Prudentialism
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Prudentialism is a moral
principle based on precautionary principles that are acting to avoid a particular negative effect.
For example, acting in self-defence
or, indeed, pre-emptive attacks on "rogue" states
.
Prudentialism is also a philosophy of constitutional interpretation that considers laws and powers from a pragmatic viewpoint.
Moral
A moral is a message conveyed or a lesson to be learned from a story or event. The moral may be left to the hearer, reader or viewer to determine for themselves, or may be explicitly encapsulated in a maxim...
principle based on precautionary principles that are acting to avoid a particular negative effect.
For example, acting in self-defence
Self-defense
Self-defense, self-defence or private defense is a countermeasure that involves defending oneself, one's property or the well-being of another from physical harm. The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many...
or, indeed, pre-emptive attacks on "rogue" states
Rogue state
Rogue state is a controversial term applied by some international theorists to states they consider threatening to the world's peace. This means meeting certain criteria, such as being ruled by authoritarian regimes that severely restrict human rights, sponsor terrorism, and seek to proliferate...
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Prudentialism is also a philosophy of constitutional interpretation that considers laws and powers from a pragmatic viewpoint.