Abstract
This Article explores the relationships of science and perception in achieving action on the issue of environmental restoration. The goal is to explore ways of transcending conflict that produces inaction.
Part II of this Article deals with the interrelating of science, engineering, and values in achieving action on environmental matters. These interrelationships have become a source of conflict, in part because of the misuse of science as an authoritative basis for the justification of action. Part III examines science more closely, especially its historical varieties, which may be as essential to environmental affairs as the law-like, ahistorical sciences commonly applied to solving purported environmental problems. Historical sciences identify the realities of the time-varying environment, thereby identifying the environmentally relevant problem to be solved. Part IV returns to the issue of achieving wise environmental action, but in the context of human perception. The role of science in regard to human perception of the environment is emphasized to contrast to the authoritative role described in Part II. Part V proposes that both values and science can be combined into a pragmatic approach to resolving environmental issues.
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42 Ariz. L. Rev. 287 (2000)
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