Obedience To Authority by Stanley Milgram
An Experimental View
The book explores the psychological mechanisms behind obedience to authority, drawing on a series of experiments conducted by the author. These experiments reveal how ordinary people can commit harmful acts when instructed by an authority figure, highlighting the powerful influence of authority on human behavior. The findings suggest that the tendency to obey authority is deeply ingrained, often overriding personal morals and ethical considerations. Through this analysis, the book raises important questions about responsibility and the potential for authority to be misused in various social and institutional contexts.
- Published
- 1974
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 224-256
- Original Language
- English
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