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    • Environmental science
    • Decision theory
    • Philosophy of science

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    • The Precautionary Principle guides action against potential environmental or health catastrophes, even with incomplete scientific evidence.
    • Its validity as a rational decision-making tool has been challenged, notably by Peterson (2006).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically evaluate Peterson's argument that the Precautionary Principle is incoherent.
    • To demonstrate that the Precautionary Principle can function as a coherent decision rule.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical analysis of Peterson's argument against the Precautionary Principle.
    • Examination of premises concerning uncertainty, the Archimedian condition, and the principle's explication.
    • Philosophical critique of decision-making frameworks.

    Main Results:

    • Peterson's argument for the incoherence of the Precautionary Principle is found to be unconvincing.
    • Specific premises in Peterson's argument, including his treatment of uncertainties and the Archimedian condition, are shown to be problematic.
    • The explication of the Precautionary Principle used by Peterson is deemed inadequate.

    Conclusions:

    • The Precautionary Principle is not demonstrably incoherent with rational decision-making.
    • The principle can be considered a coherent decision rule when uncertainties and value incommensurability are appropriately addressed.