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Animal Quote by Astley Cooper

“In the collecting of evidence upon any medical subject, there are but three sources from which we can hope to obtain it: viz. from observation of the living subject; from examination of the dead; and from experiments upon living animals.” quote by Astley Cooper
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“In the collecting of evidence upon any medical subject, there are but three sources from which we can hope to obtain it: viz. from observation of the living subject; from examination of the dead; and from experiments upon living animals.”

Astley Cooper

About This Quote

Medical evidence comes from living observation, dead examination, and animal experiments.

In simple terms: Three sources of medical evidence.

Key Takeaway

Use multiple evidence sources.

Themes

medicine research methodology

Mood

analytical serious

Type

academic informative

When to use this quote

  • clinical trials
  • post‑mortem studies
  • animal testing
  • observational studies

Key Concepts

biology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance evidence types?
  • What limits each source?
A Different Perspective

Ethical concerns about animal use.

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