kohlberg's theory of moral development

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level 1

  • pre conventional morality

  • common in young children

  • morality is based on consequence than ethical principles


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stage 1

  • obedience&punishment

  • actions are judged whether they lead to punishment


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stage 2

  • individualism and exchange

  • “whats in it for me”

  • acting based on personal benefit


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level 2

  • conventional morality

  • values social approval

  • what will society think of me


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stage 3

  • good boy/good girl orientation

  • being moral = a good person in the eyes of others

  • morality influenced by wanting to be liked


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stage 4

  • law and order orientation

  • rules and laws = for stability

  • respect for authority and fixed rules over individual circumstances

  • a duty to uphold laws to keep society functioning


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level 3

  • advacned level

  • not everyone reaches this stage

  • focuses on universal ethical principles ad human rights


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stage 5

  • social contract

  • laws can be changed if they do not protect human rights


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stage 6

  • universal ethical principles

  • decisions are guided by justice, equality, and consciemce


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carol gilligan

  • argued that moral reasoning differs across gender and culture and etc