Some notes about the concept of conscientious objection

Abstract

There is still an open debate on conscientious objection. Much of the discussion is not only about the foundation of conscientious objection, but also about the very concept of it (and it has to do with some questions such as who can exercise it, when or how). The purpose of this article is to contribute to this debate by providing some ideas on the most appropriate way to define conscientious objection.