Defining Risk, Motivating Responsibility and Rethinking Global Warming

摘要: This paper breaks with the sociological notion of ‘risk society’ and argues in favour a philosophical view that sees two planetary threats late modernity, nuclear weapons global warming, as ultimate challenges to morality politics rather than risks we can take manage. The also raises question why should feel responsible for effects these on future generations this sense elaborates transgenerational chain parenthood considerations justice.