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The Ethical Foundations of Risk Analysis
Author(s) -
Rozell Daniel J.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
risk analysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.972
H-Index - 130
eISSN - 1539-6924
pISSN - 0272-4332
DOI - 10.1111/risa.12971
Subject(s) - normative , risk analysis (engineering) , perspective (graphical) , risk management , value (mathematics) , engineering ethics , order (exchange) , risk assessment , management science , work (physics) , field (mathematics) , psychology , epistemology , computer science , business , engineering , computer security , philosophy , mathematics , mechanical engineering , finance , artificial intelligence , machine learning , pure mathematics
In the field of risk analysis, the normative value systems underlying accepted methodology are rarely explicitly discussed. This perspective provides a critique of the various ethical frameworks that can be used in risk assessments and risk management decisions. The goal is to acknowledge philosophical weaknesses that should be considered and communicated in order to improve the public acceptance of the work of risk analysts.