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Util-izing animals.

H LaFollette, N Shanks

    Journal of Applied Philosophy
    |January 1, 1995
    PubMed
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    Researchers claim animal experimentation is justified by human benefits. However, this study argues that current utilitarian defenses are unacceptable, suggesting biomedical animal research is not morally justified.

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    Area of Science:

    • Bioethics
    • Animal Research Ethics
    • Utilitarianism

    Background:

    • Biomedical research frequently utilizes animal experimentation, citing significant human benefits.
    • The ethical justification often relies on a utilitarian framework where benefits outweigh animal suffering.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically evaluate the utilitarian justification for animal experimentation.
    • To examine the moral presumptions underlying the defense of animal research.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of the ethical assumptions in utilitarian arguments for animal experimentation.
    • Building upon previous philosophical arguments concerning animal ethics and research.

    Main Results:

    • The study identifies three widely held moral presumptions that must be rejected for the utilitarian defense to succeed.
    Keywords:
    Analytical ApproachBiomedical and Behavioral ResearchPhilosophical Approach

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  • Researchers' claims of overwhelming benefits are found to be unsubstantiated under critical ethical scrutiny.

    • Conclusions:

    • Current utilitarian defenses of animal experimentation are found to be unacceptable.
    • It is unlikely that a morally acceptable utilitarian justification for biomedical animal experimentation can be established.