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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

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