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Vivisection
Vivisection. Illustration shows two men in a make-shift laboratory, about to operate on a live rabbit; a group of concerned citizens has entered on the left, attempting to stop the operation; the spirits of many past victims of illnesses are on the right imploring the men to continue with their research for the sake of humanity. Date 1911 February 22
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February 22, 1911: A Controversial Experiment - In this thought-provoking illustration from Puck magazine, the debate over vivisection reaches a fever pitch. Two scientists, focused intently on their make-shift laboratory table, prepare to perform an operation on a live rabbit. Their determined expressions belie the anguish and outrage of the concerned citizens who have burst into the room, attempting to halt the procedure. The spirits of past victims of illnesses look on from the right, imploring the men to continue their research for the sake of humanity. This powerful image, created in 1911, reflects the deep-rooted ethical dilemma surrounding the use of animals in scientific research. The controversy over vivisection, which involves the use of live animals in experiments, had been a contentious issue for decades, with many arguing that the potential benefits to human health and medical advancements outweighed the suffering inflicted upon the animals. Others, however, saw it as a cruel and unnecessary practice, and protests against vivisection became commonplace. This poignant cartoon serves as a reminder of the complex moral and ethical questions that continue to surround the use of animals in scientific research to this day.
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