Laws of Fear: Beyond the Precautionary Principle
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Format
Pocketbok
Sidor
248
Språk
Engelska
Publicerad
Apr 25, 2005
Förlag
Cambridge University Press
Utgåva
1st Edition
ISBN-10
0521615127
ISBN-13
9780521615129
Beskrivning
In a thought-provoking exploration, Cass R. Sunstein delves into the complex dynamics between fear and legal frameworks. He investigates how emotions, particularly fear, shape public perception of risks and inform legal decision-making. Sunstein argues that the growing emphasis on precaution has led to a cautionary culture that sometimes prioritizes anxiety over reason, resulting in disproportionate responses to perceived threats.
Throughout the discussion, Sunstein critiques the precautionary principle, asserting that it can hinder innovation and progress by fostering an environment of excessive caution. He emphasizes the need to balance fear with rational assessment of risks, encouraging a more nuanced understanding of danger that allows for greater societal advancement. By analyzing real-world implications of fear-driven laws, he underscores the importance of a legal system that navigates between protecting the populace and promoting freedom.
Ultimately, the work advocates for a re-evaluation of how fear influences regulation, urging policymakers to adopt a more balanced perspective that aligns with empirical evidence and rational discourse.
Throughout the discussion, Sunstein critiques the precautionary principle, asserting that it can hinder innovation and progress by fostering an environment of excessive caution. He emphasizes the need to balance fear with rational assessment of risks, encouraging a more nuanced understanding of danger that allows for greater societal advancement. By analyzing real-world implications of fear-driven laws, he underscores the importance of a legal system that navigates between protecting the populace and promoting freedom.
Ultimately, the work advocates for a re-evaluation of how fear influences regulation, urging policymakers to adopt a more balanced perspective that aligns with empirical evidence and rational discourse.
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