Search for dissertations about: "precautionary principle"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words precautionary principle.

2. 1. The precautionary principle

   Author : Per Sandin; KTH; []
   Keywords : precautionary principle; precaution; risk;

   Abstract : This thesis aims at providing reasonable explications of theprecautionary principle and the concept of precaution, todefend the precautionary principle against some commoncriticisms, and to give an indication of how the precautionaryprinciple might be operationalised.In Essay I, the concept of precaution is analysed in termsof precautionary actions. READ MORE

4. 2. Better safe than sorry: : Applying philosophical methods to the debate on risk and the precautionary principle

   Author : Per Sandin; Sven Ove Hansson; Karsten Klint Jensen; KTH; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Philosophy; conceptual analysis; precautionary pronciple; precaution; risk; risk management; Filosofi; Philosophy subjects; Filosofiämnen;

   Abstract : The purpose of the present thesis is to apply philosophical methods to the ongoing debate of the precautionary principle, in order to illuminate this debate. The thesis consists of an Introduction and five papers. Paper I con-cerns an objection to the method of conceptual analysis, the Charge from Psychology. READ MORE

5. 3. Biopolitics and Reflexivity : A Study of GMO Policymaking in the European Union

   Author : Anders Johansson; Thomas Achen; Sven Widmalm; Stellan Welin; Jacob Dahl; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; GMO; genetically modified organism; precautionary principle; risk biopolitics; policy; European Union; EU; reflexivity; reflexive modernity; GMO; genetiskt modifierade organismer; försiktighetsprincipen; risk biopolitik; policy; Europeiska Unionen; EU; reflexivitet; reflexiv modernitet; INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS; TVÄRVETENSKAPLIGA FORSKNINGSOMRÅDEN;

   Abstract : The political discourse that has emerged as a consequence of establishing a European regulatory framework for GMOs has not been without problems. This dissertation addresses the political and regulatory challenges created by the development and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the EU. READ MORE

6. 4. Responsible Conduct in Dual Use Research : Towards an Ethic of Deliberation in the Life Sciences

   Author : Frida Kuhlau; Anna T Höglund; Stefan Eriksson; Kathinka Evers; Alexander Kelle; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; bioethics; biological warfare; biological weapons; biosecurity; communicative ethics; deliberative ethics; dual use; ethical competence; life science research; precautionary principle; responsible conduct; Bioetik; Bioethics;

   Abstract : Life scientists have increasingly been asked to incorporate a dual use responsibility in their research conduct. In this thesis, different aspects of what constitutes a reasonable responsibility in terms of avoiding harmful misuse of research for biological weapon purposes have been explored. READ MORE

7. 5. Ethical Aspects of Radiation Risk Management

   Author : Per Wikman-Svahn; John Cantwell; Carl F. Cranor; KTH; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; radiation protection; radiological protection; nuclear power; nuclear energy; social issues; ethical issues; ethics; risk; uncertainty; value judgments; precautionary principle; distributive issues; justice; limits; prioritarianism; responsibility; egalitarianism; black swan; black elephant; risk management;

   Abstract : This thesis is based on the assumption that the intersection of moral philosophy and practical risk management is a rewarding area to study. In particular, the thesis assumes that concepts, ideas, and methods that are used in moral philosophy can be of great benefit for risk analysis, but also that practices in risk regulation provide a useful testing ground for moral philosophical theories. READ MORE