This article will address the topic of Modern-war pacifism, which has captured the attention of various disciplines and areas of study. Modern-war pacifism has aroused the interest of researchers, academics, professionals and the general public due to its relevance and impact today. Throughout this article, different aspects related to Modern-war pacifism will be explored, from its history and evolution to its implications in the current context. Different perspectives and approaches will be analyzed to provide a comprehensive and enriching vision of Modern-war pacifism, with the purpose of generating greater understanding and promoting informed debate on this topic.
Modern-war pacifism, sometimes known as "just-war pacifism"[1] or "nuclear pacifism" is a moral position that holds that modern war can never be morally justified.[2] It is distinct however from other forms of pacifism in that it recognizes that, in certain historical contexts, wars might have been capable of being justified, and thus it presupposes the validity of the Just War Theory. In the view of modern-war pacifism, the destructive potential of modern (especially nuclear) weapons makes it presumptively impossible[3] for any modern war to meet the proportionality criterion of the Just War Theory.