The Pros and Cons of Vivisection

"The Pros and Cons of Vivisection" by Charles Richet is a book giving an overview of the practice of experimenting on live animals. Richet, a physiologist, examines the ethical and scientific sides of vivisection, a controversial topic in the early 20th century that is full of challenges when trying to conduct the experiments in a way that is moral. The book starts by noting Richet's background. He emphasizes how animal experiments help medical science move forward which benefits human health, highlighting that the good results can be greater than the harm caused, if done according to ethical guidelines. The book then sets up a deeper investigation into the methods and moral questions around vivisection.