A synthesis of conscience vs. obedience.

conscience vs. Obedience When individuals relinquish their own autonomy for the benefit of the larger group, they are no longer individual but products of conformity. Obedience to authority can become dangerous when morality and independent thought are stifled to the point that harm is inflicted upon another person. "The Perils of Obedience," by Stanley Milgram reports on his controversial experiment that tested how far individuals would go in obeying orders, even if carrying out those …

…to function. Contrary to what many would like to believe, obedience to an authority whether it be a physical one or a mental one will be always be prevalent where a society exists. Milgram, Stanley. "The Perils of Obedience." Behrens and Rosen. 316-28 Parker, Ian. "Obedience." Behrens and Rosen. 335-45 Zimbardo, Philip G. "The Stanford Prison Experiment." Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum. 8th ed. Ed. Laurence Behrens and Leonard J. Rosen. NY: Longamn, 2002. 347-58.