Rechnitzer Tanja. Applying Reflective Equilibrium: Towards the Justification of a Precautionary Principle

Springer, 2022. — 276 p. — (Series Logic, Argumentation & Reasoning, 27). — ISBN 978-3-031-04332-1.Применение рефлексивного равновесия
Первое подробное тематическое исследование применения метода рефлексивного равновесия (RE) с использованием его для разработки и защиты принципа предосторожности. Тем самым он вносит важный и оригинальный вклад в вопросы философского метода и методологии.
This open access book provides the first explicit case study for an application of the method of reflective equilibrium (RE), using it to develop and defend a precautionary principle. It thereby makes an important and original contribution to questions of philosophical method and methodology. The book shows step-by-step how RE is applied, and develops a methodological framework which will be useful for everyone who wishes to use reflective equilibrium. With respect to precautionary principles, the book demonstrates how a rights-based precautionary principle can be constructed and defended. The case study succeeds in demonstrating that RE can be successfully applied and puts real constraints on the justification process. This is all the more remarkable as the case study was designed as an open-ended process, without presupposing any specific results. This book will be highly relevant both to people interested in philosophical methodology and epistemology, as well as to researchers who are interested in using philosophical methods and tools and applying them to practical problems.1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Foundations of Reflective Equilibrium
3 Specifying the Method of Reflective Equilibrium: A Methodological Framework
4 Precautionary Principles
5 Justifying a Precautionary Principle with Reflective Equilibrium: Design of a Case Study
6 Case Study, Phase I: Developing a Candidate System
7 Case Study, Phase II: Focus on the Process of Adjustments
8 Case Study, Phase III: Reaching a State of Reflective Equilibrium?
9 Results and Discussion: Justifying a Precautionary Principle as a Case Study for Reflective Equilibrium
A Elements of the Reflective Equilibrium Process