Politiek filosoof geeft minister Verlinden gelijk: "Wetenschap onderzoekt feiten, politiek neemt beslissingen"

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Wetenschap en politiek hebben elkaar wel degelijk nodig, maar in een democratische samenleving hebben politici het voor het zeggen. Dat concludeert politiek filosoof Stefaan Rummens (KU Leuven) nadat minister van Justitie Annelies Verlinden (CD&V) gisteren in Terzake haar standpunt in het abortusdebat had verdedigd. "We leven in een representatieve democratie en hebben politici verkozen om akkoorden te sluiten in onze naam", zegt Rummens. Al lijken die burgers zelf toch steed

Political philosopher Stefaan Rummens from KU Leuven supports Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden's stance on the role of science in policy-making. Rummens emphasizes that in a representative democracy, elected politicians are ultimately responsible for making decisions. While science investigates facts, it is the politicians' role to deliberate and reach agreements on behalf of the citizens they represent. This perspective comes amid a broader societal trend where citizens increasingly seek expert advice in policy formation.

This distinction clarifies the boundaries between scientific inquiry and political decision-making, which is crucial for the functioning of a democratic system.

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