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The fallacies of objection to selective conscientious objection
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posted on 2023-06-08, 15:47 authored by Amir Paz-FuchsAmir Paz-Fuchs, Michael SfardThis paper critically analyzes the theoretical and pragmatic arguments raised against the refusal of individuals to serve in a specific military campaign that they view as immoral. The Israeli Supreme Court case of Zonshein v. Judge-Advocate General will serve as an axis of discussion. Courts worldwide have accepted that a categorical distinction exists between universal and selective conscientious objection. The combination of the Zonshein decision and the accompanying academic debate presents the opportunity to reexamine the reasons that are offered to as support for distinguishing the two types of conscientious objection. Close scrutiny finds them wanting
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Israel Law ReviewISSN
0021-2237Publisher
Cambridge University PressVolume
36Page range
111-143Department affiliated with
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2013-09-18First Open Access (FOA) Date
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2013-09-18Usage metrics
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