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Laboratory animals and the art of empathy
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- Published on: 3 May 2005
- Published on: 3 May 2005Ethical consistencyShow More
Dear Editor,
Mr D. Thomas' article essentially categorizing all animal experiments as unethical, and emphasizing consistency as the "hallmark of a coherent ethical philosophy", raises serious questions about Mr. Thomas' own consistency. I must assume that Mr. Thomas is a strict vegetarian. But if he consumes dairy products and/or eggs from commercial sources, does he advocate and demand that the farmers let the co...
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