Kohlberg (Chapter 7, 308 Chapter 13)

Kohlberg’s preconventional stage bases morality on

Punishment and benefit

Kohlberg’s conventional stage bases morality on

Adherence to rules

Kohlberg’s postconventional stage bases morality on

The idea that rules are helpful but changeable

Kohlberg’s first stage of moral reasoning is

Punishment avoidance and obedience / heteronomous morality (punishment)

Kohlberg’s second stage of moral reasoning is

Exchange of favors / individualism, instrumental purpose, exchange (selfishness or personal benefit)

Kohlberg’s third stage of moral reasoning is

Good boy good girl / mutual interpersonal expectations, relationships, and interpersonal conformity (please others)

Kohlberg’s fourth stage of moral reasoning is

Law and order / social systems morality (follow rules)

Kohlberg’s fifth stage of moral reasoning is

Social contract / utility and individual rights (rules change)

Kohlberg’s sixth stage of moral reasoning is

Universal ethical principles (social justice)