Chapter 8 The Precautionary Principle and Moral Values

Before certain moral issues raised by the precautionary principle are discussed, it is necessary to tackle some key questions about the principle itself, such as the first five given here: i

What is here taken to be the precautionary principle?

ii

Is it consistent?

iii

Is it a basic or a derivative one, an absolute or a qualified one?

iv

What is its scope?

v

Which values are implicit in it?