Animal rights & human morality

Summary: Discusses the theoretical and practical issues related to animals and morality, focusing on the problems of research animals and pets, and looking at the breach between animal advocates and the scientific and medical community.

Record details

ISBN: 0879757892
ISBN: 9780879757892
Physical Description: 248 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
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Edition: Rev. ed.
Publisher: Buffalo, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 1992.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-248).

Formatted Contents Note:

3. The use and abuse of animals in research -- Introduction -- The six senses of research -- Moral principles for research : the utilitarian and rights principles -- Introduction to the testing of consumables -- The LD50 test -- The Draize test -- Carcinogen, mutagen, and teratogen testing -- The concept of alternatives to animal experimentation -- The use of animals in teaching -- Research abuse and the training of scientists -- The debasement of language in science -- Creating a revolution in science education--some personal notes -- Introduction to the use of animals in basic research -- Freedom of thought vs. the moral status of animals -- The use of "alternatives" in basic research -- Theory-based science vs. empirical dabbling -- Behavioral psychology : a paradigm case of bad science and unnecessary suffering -- Improving the lot of research animals -- The emergence of viable legislation -- Positive features of the new laws -- Limitations and inadequacies in the new laws -- The role of humanists in science -- Introduction to the use of animals in applied medical research -- The focus of medical research and practice--some philosophical reflections -- Introduction to the use of animals in drug research -- Introduction to the use of animals for product extraction -- Conclusion -- 4. Morality and pet animals -- Morality, empathy, and individuality -- The triggering of empathy -- Pet animals and the social contract -- Human breach of contract -- Violating the right to life -- The human tragedy -- Violation of Telos -- Social institutions as a mirror of individual irresponsibility -- Viable legislation and the pet problem -- The need for an education Blitzkrieg -- The role of animal advocacy -- The role of veterinarians.