If post-normal science is the solution, what is the problem?

摘要: Post-normal science (PNS) is presented by its proponents as a new way of doing that deals with uncertainties, value diversity or antagonism, and high decision stakes urgency, the ultimate goal remedying pathologies global industrial system for which, according to Funtowicz Ravetz (1993, 739) existing forms basis. We critically examine whether PNS can fulfil this claim in light empirical theoretical work on politics policymaking. credit innovative frontrunner raising important issues regarding limited problem-solving capacity ‘normal science’ ‘professional consultancy’. Yet, we notice lacks considerations about governance problems aspects participatory deliberative democracy. effect implies methodological ‘ratiocination’ would prevail over political deliberation democratic interaction, merely changing scientific input public policymaking have power change outcomes. This scientistic hubris be traced back PNS’ origin concerned scientists’ activism, which accessed arena through entrance. conclude art needs come into discussion environmental if societal occur.