ethical issues powerpoint
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HR 1513GROUP 8B:Ronni Brown Kate HuffBrittany StoneAdrienne BotsfordCaroline YliojaAnna TwisselmanKate Elbourne
Central Issue
Invasive research causing unethical treatment of great
apes
Ethical Principles Do No Harm
Do Good
Justice
Competing Principles
Promoting the Collective Good
Do Good
Pass with Modifications
Points We Agreed On Phasing out of invasive research
Sanctuaries cheaper than laboratories
Need more social interaction
Better animal welfare
Modifications Bring back research if needed
No complete ban on breeding
More time to phase out
Evidence
Apes similar to humans
EvidenceJapan study – chimps put in
sanctuaries were normal behavior-wise
Evidence
No current breakthroughs
EvidenceStressed animals don’t
produce consistent experimental results
Conclusion Pass bill with modifications:
Bring back research if needed No total ban on breeding More time to phase out
QUESTIONS?