Moral & Character Development
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Under Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, when conducting a nuanced psychological analysis of the final stage of 'Post-Conventional Morality'—namely, 'Stage 6: Universal Ethical Principles Orientation'—which of the following statements is most authentically and scientifically true regarding the metaphysical and philosophical characteristics of this level?
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Kohlberg's Post-Conventional Morality (Stage 6)
In Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, the sixth and final stage of post-conventional morality is known as the Universal Ethical Principles Orientation.
- Internalized Standards: Individuals move beyond external social norms, laws, and authority figures.
- Universal Justice: Morality is guided by self-chosen abstract ethical principles that emphasize justice, human rights, equality, and human dignity.
- Higher Conscience: Laws are obeyed only if they are grounded in these universal principles; if a law violates them, the individual's conscience supersedes the law.
For further academic context, you can refer to authoritative pedagogical resources on Kohlberg's stages of moral development.
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