"If there existed only in social formations in which violence was unknown as a means, then the concept of the ‘state’ would have disappeared; then that condition would have arisen which one would define, in this particular sense of the word, as ‘anarchy’. Violence is, of course, not the normal or sole violence within a certain territory, this ‘territory’ being another of the defining characteristics of the state.”
Here, Weber gathers that anarchy is incongruous with superlative statehood. An ultimate state should not be overseen by outright anarchy; it should be overseen by germane, appropriate laws. However, there are scenarios where the states exercise their prerogative by instigating obligatory violence which is regularized; usually when it is manifest that the tendering of such violence is vindicated. Unconditional application of violence elicits anarchy whereby the states’ laws are debased purposefully.
“It (a political career) confers a feeling of power. The professional politician can have a sense of rising above everyday existence, even in what is formally a modest position, through knowing that he exercise influence on people, shares power over them, but above all from the knowledge that he holds in his hands some viral strand of historically important events.”
A politician is unambiguously empowered for he is an agent of copious subjects who bank on him for governmental representation. Politicians are more persuasive than the conventional subjects because they are expert leaders. Individuals who venture into the profession of politics are intent on savoring the honors that are innate in political hegemony.
“One can say that three qualities are pre-eminently decisive for a politician: passion, a sense of responsibility, judgement.”
A politician should retain the yearning to pilot others politically. Deficiency of passion means an individual will not be unswerving in the political part, even it is enacted on him. Politicians should be liable to the subjects for they (the subjects) are the outright principals. Furthermore, a politician should grasp the practice of implementing virtuous judgment depending on various developments that may supervene in the politics. Deprived verdicts could unsympathetically impact copious subjects.
“Both processes-emigration in the one area, population growth in the other-lead back ultimately to one and the same reason, namely, lower expectations of the standard of living, both in a material and an ideal sense, something which is neither natural to the Slav race or has been bred into it in the course of its history.”
Migration configurations are subject to economic prospects. Zones that experience a surge in population are anticipated to bid extraordinary living standards. Correspondingly, regions that sustain emigration are deemed to compromise deprived standards. Prospects of material wellness enthuse individuals to transfer uninterruptedly.
“What us threatening about our situation is the fact that the bourgeois classes seem to be wilting as the bearers of the power-interest of the nation, while there is still no sign that workers are beginning to become mature enough to take their place.”
Weber is persuaded that the bourgeois are substantial in shifting Germany’s power dynamics. The bourgeois’ drooping designates their indifference towards political undertakings. Weber explains a historic insurrection that would warranty that the bourgeois too revel in governmental authority.
