Obedience and Authority
An investigation into obedience, focusing on Milgram's agency theory and Adorno's authoritarian personality. Students will discuss the ethical implications of obedience research.
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An investigation into obedience, focusing on Milgram's agency theory and Adorno's authoritarian personality. Students will discuss the ethical implications of obedience research.
Key Questions
- Why do people obey authority figures?
- What is the agentic state?
- How does an authoritarian personality develop?
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