Vivisection

"Vivisection" by Albert Leffingwell, M.D. is a late 19th-century exploration of experiments on live animals. It grapples with the ethical questions and practical value of the practice in medical education and scientific discovery. Leffingwell critically examines vivisection, stressing the severe pain animals face during experiments. He argues that many vivisection practices don't produce results significant enough to justify the suffering they cause. He suggests that while some physiological information has come from these procedures, it hasn't dramatically improved how doctors treat disease. By highlighting the conflict between scientific progress and moral duties, Leffingwell pushes for stricter rules around vivisection, especially in schools. He wants people to rethink practices that could make medical students less sensitive to pain. Leffingwell blends personal experiences, facts, and moral arguments to inspire a kinder and more thoughtful way of doing science.