Bauman argues that we should be careful not to see the Holocaust as exceptional and instead understand that this kind of event is compatible with modern society. As he puts it, ” we live in a type of society that made the Holocaust possible, and that contained nothing which could stop the Holocaust from happening” (88). He argues further that “the overall non-violent character of modern civilization is an illusion” (96-97). Bauman’s ideas can be seen as compatible with Weber’s definition of the state, but he also makes some additional observations.
Compare and contrast Bauman’s conception of modern society with Weber’s definition of the modern state. In what ways are the definitions similar and in what ways, if any, do they differ? Explore how these definitions might contradict and/or complement each other. Include at least one relevant direct quotation from Modernity and the Holocaust to support your post. Explain how you would describe the modern society/the modern state and its relationship to violence.
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