Animal Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“Atrocities are not less atrocities when they occur in laboratories and are called medical research.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Arms and the Man, 1894
Even in labs, atrocities remain atrocities; setting does not diminish moral weight.
In simple terms: Lab work doesn't excuse cruelty.
Key Takeaway
Judge actions by their nature, not context.
Themes
ethics
science
humanity
Mood
critical
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- clinical trials
- biomedical research
- policy making
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
research ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect against harmful experiments?
- Can scientific goals justify immoral means?
A Different Perspective
Scientific progress may conflict with ethical standards.
