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Philosophy and Science of Risk : An Introduction by Isabelle F. Peschard, Yann Benétreau-Dupin, Christopher Wessels, Isabelle Peschard is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Philosophy and Science of Risk : An Introduction about?
What is risk? How do we assess risk? What are the ethical implications of risk? The concept of risk is important – sometimes even crucial – for many philosophical domains, from philosophy of science and technology to ethics and sustainability. Philosophy and Science of Risk is a clear, wide-ranging introduction to this urgent and fast-growing subject. It covers the following key topics: • The philosophical and historical background to understanding and interpreting risk • The meaning of risk and how it differs from closely related concepts, such as uncertainty or dangers • The social construction of risk • Risk perception and risk as an object of scientific study • The measurement of risk, its probability and severity • Risk and scientific modeling • Risk, value judgments, and expertise • Risk management, including cost-benefit analysis and the precautionary approach • Risk communication, including deliberative models • Ethics of risk, including duties toward nonhuman animals and future generations • Risk and sustainability • Decision-making under risk Including helpful additional features such as text boxes, chapter summaries, review, and discussion questions, Philosophy and Scien
Who reads Philosophy and Science of Risk : An Introduction?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Isabelle F. Peschard, Yann Benétreau-Dupin, Christopher Wessels, Isabelle Peschard
- Publisher
- Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
- Published
- 2022
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780367086442
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Economics, Social Science, Philosophical Positions & Movements