Is Human Safety Worth an Animal’s Pain
Abstract
The use of animal testing has proven to be an ethical war with the autonomy of animals and the questionable superiority of humans. Exploring the moral dilemma of animal testing, this essay specifically fights to find answers as to why human lives justify the pain and suffering inflicted upon animals for our benefit. While animal testing has led to significant medical advancements, including using “humanized mice” for immune system research, the essay also considers the moral and ethical implications. The overall reliability of animal testing questions the ethical standpoint of highly regarded research and whether it is worth putting another living being through pain. It posits that while animal testing has contributed to human health and safety, it remains a contentious practice fraught with ethical concerns.
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