Rat in the Skull
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Language: EnglishPublished:
Authors:
- Emshwiller, Ed
1925 - 1990
- Phillips, Rog
1909 - 1965
About this book
In the late 1950s, as the boundaries of psychology began to expand, "Rat in the Skull" by Rog Phillips delves into the ethical dilemmas of scientific exploration. This gripping short story follows Dr. Joseph MacNare, a college professor whose audacious experiment seeks to bridge the minds of man and beast through a newborn white rat. As he navigates the complexities of consciousness and morality, readers are confronted with profound questions about the nature of identity and the potential consequences of tampering with the mind. Ideal for students and civic activists, this thought-provoking narrative challenges the reader to consider the implications of pushing scientific boundaries. Discover the fine line between ambition and ethics in this compelling tale.
