Ill Effects of Animal Testing Essay

Are all animals equally entitled a right of moral standing or do they need to be a part of the moral community to be accepted as equals? Singer's view is that non-human animals should be equal to humans because they have the ability to feel pain/ suffer and avoid suffering and that, overall Speciesism is wrong. Fox’s view is that animals have to have certain characteristics to be part of the moral community, so they don't have rights, so they shouldn't be part of the community. Both have a…

the U.S. are a solid foundation in creating increased moral consideration for animals, however they are still insufficient. The only federal law in the U.S. is the Animal Welfare act. It’s fundamental goal is to eliminate the pain and distress of the animals used as much as possible. Some of the guidelines laid out in this Act include the housing, feeding, cleanliness, exercise, ventilation, and medical needs of the animals. However, the AWA does not cover the protection of birds, fish, mice, or…

that actually the case? Mark Twain, in his essay, “The Lowest Animal”, states that, “Of all the animals, man is the only one that is cruel” (2). Many have argued and gone back and forth on this topic. There is evidence for both sides; however, with all the things going on in the world today it is easy to say that Twain is correct and man is indeed cruel. Man showcases their cruelty in numerous different ways. One of which is animal cruelty. It transpires all around the world. Despite…

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…

Porphyry’s Argument Against Eating Animals In this paper I will reconstruct an argument, which Porphyry ascribes to the Stoics, that is in favour of using and eating animals. Then I will detail Porphyry’s response to this argument and evaluate that response. Then I will give an overview of his alternative theory of justice. I will decide that his argument against the Stoics is successful. Stoics’ Argument The Stoics argue that justice does not apply to animals, so we are not wrong for killing…

morality of killing animals in utilitarian ethics. The reason why this topic is interesting is that utilitarianism has a somewhat paradoxical position on animals. On the one hand, it is a moral theory extremely concerned with animal suffering. One its main tenants is the equal consideration of interests of all beings affected by the action. This principle requires us to value equal interests equally, regardless of who is the holder of the interest. This leads to a radical position on animal…

Animals play an invaluable role in medical research. Countless medical discoveries have been made possible because of animal test subjects. They have contributed to the development of medications used to treat asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure and many other diseases. "Research in the last few decades has also begun to tackle some of the more difficult medical problems such as heart disease, depression, and newly emerged infections such as HIV, and many cancers.” Despite these…

high-pitched sound such as the sound of a toy horn. Its purpose is to “promote play” and keep dogs “engaged and entertained” (PetsMart.com). Noise toys teach dogs “not to be afraid of unusual sounds, which is great for socialization” and “cause and effect – squeeze the toy and it will make a sound” (akc.org). Producing products with catnip and squeakers are a great representation of what we are set to do – keep pets happy and healthy. Not only will we be producing food that is great for their…

when utilizing animals in any experimentation is determining the harm or the suffering the animals might incur. This is to say, one should try by all means to estimate or weigh the suffering the animals might get. So, by so saying, there have to be some conditions in using the animals in any experimentation like, if it is agreed that animals can be used in experimentations, then strictly their (animals) suffering should be minimized. Then it would reach or be preferable for animals to be…

forensics? How these crimes are determined a crime, and how are these crimes determined solved even if they are identified? Many people don’t even consider the multiple crimes, murders or mutilations of animals that are occurring on a daily basis out in nature. We see and hear about crimes against animals daily, and we do not stop to think about how many of these crimes tie into trafficking, murders or smuggling. The Scope of Wildlife Forensic is applying forensic science in order to…