Animal Quote by Frans de Waal
“Experiments with animals have long been handicapped by our anthropocentric attitude: We often test them in ways that work fine with humans but not so well with other species.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Anthropocentrism in Animal Research, 2010
Human‑centered bias limits animal experiments, as methods suited for humans often fail with other species.
In simple terms: Human bias hinders animal testing.
Key Takeaway
Rethink experimental design.
Themes
ethics
science
bias
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
ethical
analytical
When to use this quote
- laboratory research
- animal welfare
- policy making
Key Concepts
Anthropocentrism
methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we design experiments respecting species differences?
- What alternatives exist to traditional testing?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched research habits is challenging.
