Great Testimony against scientific cruelty
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Great Testimony against scientific cruelty

A 19th Century Exploration of Ethical Science and Animal RightsBy Stephen Coleridge
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In "Great Testimony Against Scientific Cruelty," Stephen Coleridge offers a poignant critique of the ethical implications of scientific experimentation and its often brutal consequences. This seminal work weaves together narrative threads of moral philosophy, animal rights, and a relentless pursuit of humane science. Coleridge employs a compelling literary style, combining impassioned prose with systematic argumentation, which not only serves to enlighten his audience but also evokes deep emotional responses to the often-overlooked subjects of scientific practices. Contextually, the book emerges during a time of rigorous scientific advancement, prompting an urgent dialogue on the intersection of morality and human discovery. Stephen Coleridge, a noted advocate for animal welfare and a prominent voice in the discussions surrounding ethical treatment in scientific inquiry, draws from both personal conviction and a rich familial legacy in literature and reform. His experiences as a member of a socially conscious milieu fuel his commitment to countering the injustices perpetuated by unchecked scientific ambition. This background informs his passionate prose and the persuasive quality of his arguments throughout the text. "Great Testimony Against Scientific Cruelty" is an essential read for anyone interested in the ethical dimensions of science. Coleridge'Äôs work not only galvanizes readers to question prevailing scientific practices but also inspires a reflective examination of their moral implications. This book serves as an urgent call to harness scientific progress within the bounds of compassion, making it a profound contribution to contemporary ethical discourse.

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GenrePsychology
Length1 hr 3 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 13, 2019
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1PREFACE
7CHAPTER VI: JOHN RUSKIN
2CHAPTER I: THE SEVENTH EARL OF SHAFTESBURY, K.G. FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ANTI-VIVISECTION SOCIETY
8CHAPTER VII: DR. JOHNSON
3CHAPTER II: MISS FRANCES POWER COBBE
9CHAPTER VIII: THOMAS CARLYLE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ANTI-VIVISECTION SOCIETY
4CHAPTER III: CARDINAL MANNING VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ANTI-VIVISECTION SOCIETY
10CHAPTER IX: TENNYSON VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ANTI-VIVISECTION SOCIETY
5CHAPTER IV: ROBERT BROWNING VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ANTI-VIVISECTION SOCIETY died the 12th of december, 1889
11CHAPTER X: CARDINAL NEWMAN
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6CHAPTER V: LORD COLERIDGE chief justice of england vice-president of the national anti-vivisection society

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