Obedience to Authority

Summary

The book «Obedience to Authority» by Stanley Milgram explores human behavior under the pressure of authority. It is based on Milgram's famous experiment, where participants, following the instructions of an authoritative figure, performed actions that contradicted their moral beliefs. The experiment revealed that many people tend to obey authority even at the expense of their ethical principles. Milgram analyzes the reasons behind such behavior, discusses the social and psychological mechanisms that compel people to follow orders, and examines the implications of this phenomenon for society. The book raises important questions about the nature of power, responsibility, and moral choice.