Philosophy and Science of Risk: An Introduction Peschard Isabelle
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…
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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 riskThe meaning of risk and how it differs from closely related concepts, such as uncertainty or dangersThe social construction of riskRisk perception and risk as an object of scientific studyThe measurement of risk, its probability and severityRisk and scientific modelingRisk, value judgments, and expertiseRisk management, including