Science

Should animals be used for scientific experiments?

For

It leads to medical breakthroughs that save lives.

Against

It causes pain to animals who cannot consent.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • benefits of the research outweigh any harms caused to animals used.
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  • Animal testing is crucial for scientific medical progress
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Against

  • not morally justified because they cause pain or harm the animals.
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  • All species are different, so animal-based research can be deeply unreliable and can even hinder medical progress.
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