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“I don’t see why not,” I all but snapped at him. “His body was experimented upon, and there are records of it. What else would you call it?” “I don’t know. Necropsy?” quote by Cherie Priest
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““I don’t see why not,” I all but snapped at him. “His body was experimented upon, and there are records of it. What else would you call it?” “I don’t know. Necropsy?””

Cherie Priest

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Clockwork Dynasty, 2020

A character dismisses moral concerns about experimenting on a body, treating it as a factual matter rather than an ethical dilemma.

In simple terms: Ignoring ethics when dealing with scientific experiments.

Key Takeaway

Question the ethics before proceeding.

Themes

ethics science morality authority consequences

Mood

conflicted critical thoughtful

Type

ethical philosophical narrative

When to use this quote

  • medical research
  • genetic engineering
  • forensic analysis
  • military testing

Key Concepts

bioethics utilitarianism scientific responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the moral limits of scientific curiosity?
  • How does authority influence ethical decisions?
A Different Perspective

Ethical shortcuts can lead to harmful outcomes.

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