The Richet, Charles 1850-1935 creator Halliburton, W. D. (William Dobinson) 1860-1931 text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Pros and Cons of Vivisection" by Charles Richet is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the ethical considerations and scientific justifications related to vivisection, a practice involving experimentation on living animals. Richet, a notable physiologist, aims to objectively weigh the arguments for and against this controversial practice in order to illuminate its significance for medical and scientific advancement. The opening of the book introduces the author’s credentials and the importance of the subject matter. Richet acknowledges the emotional weight surrounding vivisection, especially from animal rights activists, while outlining his intent to present a balanced discussion. He emphasizes the necessity of animal experimentation in furthering medical knowledge and improving human health, arguing that, when done ethically, the benefits far outweigh the costs. The preface sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the methods, implications, and moral considerations involved in vivisection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-08-22 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Vivisection HV Original publication data not identified 09014521 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37158 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37158 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133840.0 37158