External values and support for ethical decision-making in conservation

IF 0.5 0 HUMANITIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Journal of the Institute of Conservation Pub Date : 2021-09-02 DOI:10.1080/19455224.2021.1969258

Neil Teddy Coleman, Hilary E. Wight

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Abstract

Abstract Heritage conservation is often seen as a predominantly technical enterprise, with decisions primarily made on the basis of facts rather than values. Significance and other object-centric values are recognised as having some impact, but such values are tied closely to the artefacts themselves. In this article we emphasise that this cannot be the whole story and argue that values from various domains outside the artefact–conservator relationship are also pertinent in the conservator’s decision-making. These may be societal, ethical, aesthetic, utilitarian, environmental, or some other subset of norms entirely. As such, we suggest that the profession must recognise the active, evaluative judgements that are being made by the conservator and ultimately it should offer support mechanisms that can help the conservator make better decisions. We end by highlighting some pathways that institutions may follow in order to ensure good decision-making when evaluative factors come into play, whether external or otherwise.

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外部价值观和对保护伦理决策的支持

摘要遗产保护通常被视为一项以技术为主的事业，其决策主要基于事实而非价值观。重要性和其他以物体为中心的价值观被认为具有一定的影响，但这些价值观与人工制品本身密切相关。在这篇文章中，我们强调这不可能是故事的全部，并认为来自文物保护人关系之外的各个领域的价值观也与保护人的决策有关。这些可能是社会的、伦理的、美学的、功利的、环境的，或者完全是其他规范的子集。因此，我们建议该行业必须认识到保育员做出的积极、评估性判断，并最终提供支持机制，帮助保育员做出更好的决定。最后，我们强调了机构可能遵循的一些途径，以确保在评估因素发挥作用时做出良好的决策，无论是外部因素还是其他因素。

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Journal of the Institute of Conservation HUMANITIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of the Institute of Conservation is the peer reviewed publication of the Institute of Conservation (Icon). As such, its aims reflect those of Icon, to advance knowledge and education in conservation and achieve the long term preservation and conservation of moveable and immoveable cultural heritage. The Journal provides a collective identity for conservators; it promotes and supports both the profession and professionalism. With international contributions on all aspects of conservation, it is an invaluable resource for the heritage sector. The specific aims of the Journal are to: 1. promote research, knowledge and understanding of cultural heritage conservation through its history, practice and theory 2. provide an international forum to enable and disseminate advances in research, knowledge and understanding relating to conservation and heritage 3. champion and support professional standards of heritage conservation in the UK and internationally 4. provide a permanent record of issues relating to conservation and heritage 5. be financially and operationally sustainable. To achieve these aims, the Journal invites contributions from all those involved in the conservation of cultural heritage and related activities. Areas of interest include understanding cultural heritage materials and their degradation; subject reviews and histories of cultural heritage materials and conservation treatments; new, innovative or improved approaches to conservation and collections care theory, practice, communication, management and training; case studies demonstrating new, innovative or improved approaches; and conservation in its wider context. Submitters are encouraged to demonstrate how their work is of practical application to conservation. To maintain professional standards and promote academic rigour, submissions of articles and shorter notices are subject to an anonymous peer review process.