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1. Harm should be kept at a minimum, how is this done? (before research takes place)
Weighing the animal suffering against the value of research.
Cost-benefit analysis.
1. When is research granted? (3 things)
The pain inflicted on animals are kept at a minimum
Cost-benefit analysis is of a high quality
Research adds value to human understanding
Pain, Analysis and Understanding
1. Example where animal research aided human understanding and there was minimal suffering
Pavlov on classical conditioning
Dogs
1. Example where animal research was useless
Gardner and Gardner on language acquisition
Chimps
2. Animals feelings are often disregarded in research, what are they not considered as?
Sentient beings, capable of feelings and emotions.
What type of beings.
2. Peter Singer on speciesism, when is it right to use animals? They shouldn't be used for the value of humans
When the benefits are high and when the experiment can be carried on humans
Speciesism = similar to homophobia and racism
2. What did Regan argue in against the use of animal research?
It is wrong altogether, animals have rights which should be respected.
There are no grey areas.
3. What does the legislation do?
Ensures that harm is kept at a minimum and that the procedures are acceptable
Harm and procedures
3. 3 Things which are needed in order for a license to be granted
Potential results are enough to justify the ethical issues
The minimum amount of animals are used
Minimal suffering of animals
Results aiding human understanding
Not wasting animals
Caging conditions should be considered
3. Russell and Birch's 3 principles which helps ensure that ethical issues are kept at a minimum. (3 R's)
Replace
Reduce
Refine
Use alternatives if possible
Number of animals used
Making sure procedures involve less suffering
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