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Rowlands, Rawlsian Justice and Animal Experimentation.

Rowlands, Rawlsian Justice and Animal Experimentation.

Authors :
Tanner, Julia
Source :
Ethical Theory & Moral Practice. Oct2011, Vol. 14 Issue 5, p569-587. 19p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Mark Rowlands argues that, contrary to the dominant view, a Rawlsian theory of justice can legitimately be applied to animals. One of the implications of doing so, Rowlands argues, is an end to animal experimentation. I will argue, contrary to Rowlands, that under a Rawlsian theory there may be some circumstances where it is justifiable to use animals as experimental test subjects (where the individual animals are benefited by the experiments). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13862820
Volume :
14
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ethical Theory & Moral Practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
67449652
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10677-011-9265-z