Back to category: Science Limited version - please login or register to view the entire paper. Bio Ethics ETHICAL AND MORAL ISSUES OF ANIMAL TESTING FOR SCIENCE For years, humans have been using animals for the testing of hundreds, if not thousands, of products. We have also been using them for the sake of the furtherance of science. One question on my mind has always been whether animals have the same level of consciousness as humans. Another burning question is if animals should be afforded the same rights of humans or are they to remain within the category of property. If so, do we reserve the right to do what we want of these creatures? According to various scientists, the idea of consciousness varies. Descartes says that animals possess six basic emotions, those being love, hate, astonishment, desire, joy, and sorrow. However, according to James, he only defines four emotions within the animal kingdom. Those would be love, fear, grief, and rage. Then again, Watson presumed that only three emotions are present in animals; fear... Posted by: Gelinde Cobbs Limited version - please login or register to view the entire paper. |
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