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Is The Endangered Species Act Ecopragmatic?, J.B. Ruhl
Is The Endangered Species Act Ecopragmatic?, J.B. Ruhl
Vanderbilt Law School Faculty Publications
The Article evaluates the Endangered Species Act using Dan Farber's theory of eco-pragmatism. Eco-pragmatism employs environmental baselines, a moderated precautionary principle, and adaptive management to mediate environmental policy issues. I conclude that the ESA reflects some of these attributes, but does not coherently assemble a truly eco-pragmatic framework.