Unveiling the Ethical Controversy- The Milgram Experiment’s Impact on Modern Moral Concerns

What ethical concern did the Milgram experiment generate?

The Milgram experiment, conducted in the 1960s by psychologist Stanley Milgram, has generated significant ethical concern due to its controversial nature and the potential harm inflicted on participants. This experiment aimed to investigate the extent to which individuals would obey authority figures, even when instructed to administer potentially harmful electric shocks to another person. The experiment has been widely criticized for its unethical practices and the psychological distress it caused to participants. This article will explore the ethical concerns raised by the Milgram experiment and its implications for research ethics.