Introduction: experiences and knowledge of war

Philippe Dufort

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This paper discusses the evolving understanding of war through interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly highlighting the contributions of the Critical Conceptualization of War (CCW) project. It emphasizes the importance of reconciling the nature and character of war, challenging radical views of warfare's newness, and advocating for a focus on lived experiences and the physicality of war. The works of scholars like Christine Sylvester and Shane Brighton are explored, calling for a people-centered ontology and a critical theory of fighting that redefines knowledge production around war.