The Ethics of Risk

When is it morally acceptable to expose others to risk? Most moral philosophers have had very little to say in answer to that question, but here is a moral philosopher who puts it at the centre of his investigations.

Autorentext
Sven Ove Hansson is Professor in Philosophy at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden. He has written extensively on the philosophy of risk, as well as ethics, decision theory and several other areas in philosophy. He is also active in interdisciplinary research co-operations relating to risk and safety. He is the author A Textbook of Belief Dynamics, The Structure of Values and Norms and Setting the Limit, as well as over 250 international refereed articles.

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Preface Introduction PART I: WHY RISK IS A PROBLEM FOR ETHICS 1. The Uncertainties We Face 2. Difficulties for Moral Theories 3. Back to Basics PART II: MAKING PRUDENT RISK DECISIONS 4. Reflecting on the Future 5. Thinking in Uncertain Terms PART III: SOLVING CONFLICTS OF RISK 6. Fair Exchanges of Risk 7. Moral Excuses Under Scrutiny References Index