Albert Leffingwell

Albert Leffingwell
Albert Leffingwell (1845–1916) was an American physician, social reformer, and author known for his advocacy in areas such as animal rights, vegetarianism, and medical ethics. He wrote extensively on issues related to vivisection, critiquing the practice in his book "An Ethical Problem" (1903). Leffingwell was also a proponent of humane treatment in medical practices, as reflected in his work "The Influence of Marriage on Longevity" (1890), where he explored the social and health impacts of marriage. His writings often addressed both ethical concerns and public health, making him an influential figure in the movements for both animal welfare and public reform.

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PREFACE The position taken by the writer of this volume should be clearly understood. It is not the view known as antivivisection, so far as this means the condemnation without exception of all phases of biological investigation. There are methods of research which involve no animal suffering, and which are of scientific utility. Within certain careful limitations, these would seem justifiable. For... more...

INTRODUCTION. The first of the Essays following appeared in "Scribner's Monthly," in July, 1880; and immediately became honored by the attention of the Medical Press throughout the country. The aggressive title of the paper, justified, in great measure, perhaps, the vigor of the criticism bestowed. Again and again the point was raised by reviewers that the problem presented by the title,... more...