The Edinburgh Body Snatchers: Murder at Halloween
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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Moral Dilemmas and Dark Desires in Medical Training
This chapter delves into the ethical controversies over using cadavers for medical training in the 19th century, amid public backlash against unconsented body donations. It highlights the gruesome exploits of Burke and Hare, whose greed leads them to consider murder for profit.
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