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Animal Quote by Charles Darwin

“You ask about my opinion on vivisection. I quite agree that it is justifiable for real investigations on physiology; but not for mere damnable and detestable curiosity.” quote by Charles Darwin
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“You ask about my opinion on vivisection. I quite agree that it is justifiable for real investigations on physiology; but not for mere damnable and detestable curiosity.”

Charles Darwin

About This Quote

Source Letter: Correspondence, 1865

Vivisection can be ethically justified for essential physiological research, but not for mere curiosity.

In simple terms: Research is okay, curiosity alone is not.

Key Takeaway

Limit experiments to necessary scientific goals.

Themes

ethics science animal welfare

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

ethical scientific

When to use this quote

  • medical research
  • animal testing
  • policy making

Key Concepts

bioethics research methodology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does curiosity become exploitation?
  • How can we ensure ethical oversight?
A Different Perspective

Curiosity can drive harmful practices if unchecked.

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