On the need to redress an inadequacy in animal welfare science: toward an internally coherent framework

摘要: The time is ripe for a greater interrogation of assumptions and commitments underlying an emerging common ground on the ethics animal research as well 3 R (replacement, refinement, reduction) approach that parallels, perhaps even further shapes, it. Recurring pressures to re-evaluate moral status some animals in comes much from within relevant sciences without. It seems incredible, light what we now know such chimpanzees, deny these are properly accorded high status. Barring requirement they be human, it difficult see more chimpanzees would have possess acquire If grounds ascribing non-arbitrary responsive our best knowledge those individuals who features, should expect sound ethical experimental science will periodically reassess their subjects demands. We already can observe this reassessment scientists committed humane incorporate discoveries enrichment tools techniques into housing use captive animals. No less include critical reflection possible elevation certain discovered regarding morally significant properties, characteristics or capacities, so I argue. To do anything short threatens social legitimacy research.