Ethical egoism

Animal testing for medical advancement Each of theses four editorials shared a common theme of those for and against animal testing for medical advancements. Three out of the four authors shared their view supporting animal testing, in addition using the history of animal testing to inform and persuade their audience. While only one author expresses their view against using animals to further medical research. Some of these pieces were more effective than others. Beginning with the editorial…

Animals and testing matter. Various man made products and medicines are brought to consumers every year by way of product testing on animals. These processes have causes alarm and concern for those who believe animals may be endangered by these testing processes. The industry backs their animal testing processes and procedures as non-harmful to the test subjects. The concerns of those who believe animals are being harmed and those who believe they are not harming animals a clearer…

Ineffectiveness of Animal Testing in the Medical Field Experimenting on animals for knowledge in the scientific field is not something newly developed. Aristotle in 300 BC was known for dissecting animals and then making hypotheses about what he discovered in their anatomy. Even in current modern society, learning is done through animal experimentation and dissection. Almost as if a rite of passage, most students in high school will dissect either a worm or cat to help with their learning…

Animal experimentation Humans depend on controversy to obtain an ominous view of all the facts to make an educated decision. While many humans can never unanimously agree on a whole heartedly ethically inclined decision, it can help create progress especially in cases of animal cruelty. Although many people are against animal cruelty, the controversy is dictated to people’s opinions on whether animal experimentation is more helpful or more harmful. Animal experimentation is incredibly…

Vivisection: Necessity or Brutality? Introduction/Explanation of Issues From the ancient times of the Greek and Romans to modern society, experimenting on living organisms is a concept yet to be outdated. Rather than testing on people, animals have become the primary subjects who endeavor rigorous scientific experimenting; ultimately because it is inhumane to test on a person with such serve trials. Vivisectionists, scientists who conduct experimental trials on living creatures, defend their…

5 unbelievable animal attack survival stories (-- removed HTML --) Each year we hear stories about people being attacked by wild animals. These stories are usually over the top, and sometimes they end tragically. The following stories, however, are ones where the people unbelievably survived being attacked. Sometimes miracles do happen. 1. Great white shark attack An Australian diver by the name of Eric Nerhus was diving near the town of Eden, New South Wales when he was swallowed head first…

Afternoon Class Term Paper: Ethics and Philosophy of Religion “Animals or Food?” There is a question as to whether it is morally permissible to use animals for scientific experiments, factory farming, or organic farming. The moral criteria of two ethical theories, Specific Deontology and Mill’s Utilitarianism (Act Utilitarianism and Social Utilitarianism) will be used to discuss the morality of using animals in these practices. There are many scientific studies, researches, and…

A Fence Away From Freedom by Ellen Levine is a collection of stories that will tell you about how we treated human beings like animals. Japanese Americans went through an experience they can not come back from. The story went from these people being called disgusting names, taken, beaten, and even killed. These people talk about how they were able to survive in there terrible time that thinking to come to America looking for an opportunity but met by horror. The emotional rollercoaster that…

This paper goes into great detail of the PetSmart corporation. It explains the background, Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of the PetSmart. In order to make an informed decision as to where the company is going it is imperative for this report to be updated usually every 6 months in order to stay ahead of the competition. PetSmart SWOT Analysis This paper is a detailed report of PetSmart; it includes the company background and SWOT. It will help in making any judgements as far…

Human Animalistic Instincts and Aggression “Animals do not do what they have done. Animals kill to eat, to defend themselves, or their own, and to protect their territory. Not for the joy of it. Not for the lust of it.” In this quote by Jim Butcher, animals are depicted as creatures who live to guard their possessions because they have to. Human beings adhere similar qualities to animalistic behaviors. Animals must be hostile or hold violent behaviors or attitudes toward another ready to…