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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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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-K2D2X968-5

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