Relevence of Animal Testing

Animal research has been a scientific institution for thousands of years. Many believe that animal research is just as important now as it was when it was first used by the ancient Greeks to learn about the anatomy and physiology of living organisms. Now, there is a growing group of activists that has become concerned with the ethical and moral issues associated with the use of animals for testing. The dominant question: Should animals be exposed to pain and suffering so we can live a better life?
The traditional belief, as represented by Miller’s “The Value of Behavioral Research on Animals,” is that animal research has not only increased the human quality of life but that of animals as well. Researching the effects of certain chemicals on animals has lead to ...