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I think that's an example of category error. Animals aren't capable of consent because they aren't capable of comprehending either consent, or the experiment in
by duncan_bayne 10y ago
I think that's an example of category error. Animals aren't capable of consent because they aren't capable of comprehending either consent, or the experiment in question. If they were, they'd be human by any sensible definition.
To rely on consent to perform animal experiments is like relying on my sandwich to consent to me eating it. It's just not a thing sandwiches are capable of doing.
- euyyn 10y agoNobody relies on consent to perform animal experiments, because animals can't consent, so I'm not sure where you're trying to go with that. Unlike the sandwich you're eating, animals are capable of suffering, which is why experimenting with them raises ethical issues to start with. Some people are incapable of comprehending consent, and are incapable of comprehending scientific experiments. Those people can't be subjects of experiments, precisely for that reason. You seem to be arguing for the opposite.