Moral & Character Development
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In the context of Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, what is the most distinctive and philosophical feature of the final stage under 'Post-conventional Morality', known as the 'Universal Ethical Principle Orientation'?
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Understanding Kohlberg's Universal Ethical Principle Orientation
According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, the final stage (Stage 6) of Post-conventional Morality is the Universal Ethical Principle Orientation. In this stage, individuals act based on self-chosen ethical principles that are comprehensive and universal.
- Supremacy of Conscience: Right is defined by the decision of conscience in accord with self-chosen ethical principles.
- Abstract Justice: These principles are abstract and ethical (e.g., the golden rule, equality, human rights) rather than concrete moral rules.
- Conflict with Laws: A person at this stage recognizes that laws are valid only to the extent that they rest on justice, and thus a commitment to justice overrides unjust laws.
Therefore, option B is the correct philosophical description of this stage.
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