Books

Hannah Arendt's "The Banality of Evil: Eichmann in Jerusalem" examines the trial of Adolf Eichmann, an SS official who orchestrated the "Final Solution to the Jewish Question." Arendt's central thesis, the concept of the "banality of evil", suggests that Eichmann was not the monstrous figure which is expected of someone who organized mass extermination. Rather, she portrays him as exceedingly normal — «merely» performing his duties, motivated by career rather than by criminal intent / mental illness / anti-Semitism.

The book faced criticism for various reasons, yet, regardless of the historical accuracy — it definitely urges one to think of the reasons behind their actions and the consequences of “I just have to work to meet my KPIs”.

Would recommended for those interested in delving deeper into the Holocaust narrative. It describes the bureaucratic mechanisms of the Jewish genocide and its reception in different countries, explores the characteristics of the post-war judicial system.

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