(2016) Alvarez Lazo, Miguel Antonio; Orellana Díaz, Luis Alfonso; Palacios Cordero, Mireya del Pilar
This study investigatesfrom a philosophical perspective the ethical implications ofanimal testing, analyzes experimentationfromthe different currentsof bioethicsto place itin thecontext ofthecurrentmovementstowardsdefending the rightsof nonhumananimals.In addition, it explores thepractices andthe processeswhere experimentswith animals are conductedin laboratories.Review thelegal framework relating toanimal experiments, it presentsalternativesto vivisectionandhighlights the role thateducation playsinthe spreadof these newbioethicalperspectives.
