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“Those who experiment on animals should never be able to quiet their own conscience by telling themselves that these cruelties have a worthy aim.” quote by Albert Schweitzer
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“Those who experiment on animals should never be able to quiet their own conscience by telling themselves that these cruelties have a worthy aim.”

Albert Schweitzer

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Source Book: The Philosophy of Civilization, 1930

Animal testing is ethically wrong when justified by dubious goals, silencing conscience.

In simple terms: Using animals for questionable aims is immoral.

Key Takeaway

Reject harmful practices lacking true purpose.

Themes

ethics animal rights conscience

Mood

critical empathetic

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • research labs
  • product testing
  • medical trials
  • educational curricula

Key Concepts

moral philosophy bioethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is any benefit worth harming sentient beings?
  • What alternatives exist to animal testing?
A Different Perspective

Some argue benefits outweigh harms, creating moral conflict.

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