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Exploring the ethical implications of vivisection, Charles Richet presents a compelling argument that weighs the benefits of scientific advancement against the moral costs of animal experimentation. The text delves into the historical context and societal attitudes towards vivisection, highlighting both the potential medical breakthroughs and the suffering inflicted on animals. Richet's analysis encourages readers to consider the balance between scientific progress and ethical responsibility, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in animal rights and medical ethics.

What are the causes and effects of fear among human and all beings capable of feeling it? What are the signs of fear and the physical phenomena that accompany it? Fear acts in two ways. At times it paralyzes and makes motionless; at other times it excites and gives extraordinary strength. Fear is, finally, a protection against death. But salutary as it is, and inspired by nature, the feeling is one that must be energetically contended against, because it is an emotion of the lower class which it is necessary to try to dominate and make submissive to the moral conditions of our existence. We should try to conquer ourselves, and replace the notions of terror by the higher ideas which will perhaps triumph over fear, of self-forgetfulness, abnegation, duty.

The book is a reprint of a classic originally published in 1923, preserving the historical context and significance of its time. It offers readers a glimpse into the themes and perspectives of the era, showcasing the author's unique voice and style. This edition invites both new and returning readers to explore the work's enduring relevance and the cultural backdrop against which it was created.