Conscientious Choices: The Starvation Experiment

This chapter explores the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by conscientious objectors during the war, who chose to refuse combat in favor of scientific research aimed at alleviating suffering. It details their proposal for a starvation experiment to understand malnutrition, highlighting the tensions between their beliefs and the military's expectations. Through personal reflections and historical context, the chapter emphasizes the complexities of agency and sacrifice in their involvement.