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What viewpoint does he hold
Utilitarianism
Core
Obligation to minimize suffering. Must weigh: (a) testing causes X suffering vs. (b) not testing causes Y suffering in humans.
Benefit of animal testing
The aggregate benefit of animal use in medicine is so great that refraining is morally wrong — every medical intervention owes something to animal research.
4 points
① Don't use animals if alternatives exist · ② Increase animal testing where no alternatives exist · ③ It is inconsistent to object to animal testing while eating meat or wearing leather · ④ Using animals for medical advancement is more morally worthy than using them to satisfy appetite