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Risk Objectivism And Risk Subjectivism: When Are Risks Real, Paul B. Thompson
Risk Objectivism And Risk Subjectivism: When Are Risks Real, Paul B. Thompson
RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)
Typically, those who discuss Risk management envision a two-step process wherein, first, Risk is more or less objectively appraised and, second, the acceptability of those Risks is subjectively evaluated. This paper questions the philosophical foundations of that approach.