Pacifism Pacifism, the principled opposition to war and violence as a means of settling disputes. Pacifism may entail the belief that the waging of war by a state and the participation in war by an individual are absolutely wrong, under any circumstances. There are four differnt types of pacifism: absolute pacifism, selective pacifism, conditional pacifism and active pacifism. Absolute pacifists believe that there is no justification for violence even in selfdefense. They stick to the principle that even an innocent person who is attacked and killed will not be rescued. Rescuing the attacked person is considered unethical. Conditional pacifists are also against the war but they accept the fact that in certain circumstances war will be less destructive. Selective pacifists are a special group of people. They are against the war in case in involves nuclear or chemical weapons. They believe this type of war causes aftereffects and for which the human race needs to pay a huge cost. Active pacifists are highly involved with political activity and promote peace and argue against particular wars. They actively take part in reducing the harm of war and renders supports to the country during this time. Most of the democratic countries are following this path of pacifism.
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