Films for the Humanities and Sciences - Animal Rights and Their Human Consequences

Animal Rights and Their Human Consequences

Alan and Suzanne Cheeseman are committed to animal rights and are not averse to breaking the law to prevent an animal’s suffering. But their convictions are now creating a dilemma. She is seven months pregnant and recognizes that, although she is opposed to drugs that have been tested on animals, she may have to decide whether or not to use such drugs if childbirth does not progress as she hopes; nor can they predict how they will decide when their child reaches the age for inoculation against a variety of deadly diseases. Is their belief in animal rights a good enough reason to deny their child essential vaccinations? Is there a right or wrong in the use of animals for scientific purposes? The debate over this issue is between an Anglican theologian, a research consultant with the Royal SPCA, and a Hindu physician. (28 minutes)

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Item#: BVL4633
Copyright date: ©1991

Part of the Series : Right or Wrong? A Discussion of Ethical Issues


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