Concept information
Preferred term
pacifism and conscientious objection
Definition
- Pacifism is the belief that humanity can live peaceably whilst rejecting warfare as a means of settling disputes. It is the belief that violence is morally wrong, and that conflicting interests can be mediated through exclusively nonviolent means. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Political Science; Pacifism and Conscientious Objection]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/pacifism_and_conscientious_objection
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