Risk, Science and Policy: A Treacherous Triangle

Decisions on risk are often frustrated by conflicts and uncertainties at the science-policy interface. This article shows that there is considerable scope for improving the decision-making process and in particular its use of science. Philosophical tools and distinctions can have a key role in elimi...

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Main Author: Hansson, Sven Ove 1951- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Peeters [2018]
In: Ethical perspectives
Year: 2018, Volume: 25, Issue: 3, Pages: 391-418
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Risk / Natural sciences / Politics / Decision making process / Ethics
IxTheo Classification:NCD Political ethics
VA Philosophy
ZC Politics in general
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