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The Precautionary Principle Has Not Been Shown to Be Incoherent: A Reply to Peterson
Summary
This study defends the precautionary principle, arguing it is not an incoherent decision rule. It refutes Peterson's claims and asserts the principle's coherence in decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Philosophy of Science
- Decision Theory
Background:
- Peterson (2006) claimed the precautionary principle is an incoherent decision rule.
- This paper addresses Peterson's subsequent replies to objections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To defend objections against Peterson's claim of incoherence for the precautionary principle.
- To assert that the precautionary principle remains a coherent decision rule.
Main Methods:
- Philosophical argumentation
- Analysis of decision theory principles
- Critique of existing literature on the precautionary principle
Main Results:
- Peterson's claim that the precautionary principle is incoherent is contested.
- The precautionary principle has not been demonstrated to be incoherent.
Conclusions:
- The precautionary principle is defended as a coherent decision rule.
- Further arguments are needed to establish the incoherence of the precautionary principle.