Moral & Character Development
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Under Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, when conducting a subtle psychological analysis of the final stage of 'Post-conventional Morality'—namely the 'Universal Ethical Principle Orientation'—which of the following statements is most authentic and scientifically true regarding the metaphysical and behavioral dynamics of this stage?
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Understanding Kohlberg's Post-Conventional Morality
According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, the sixth and final stage of the post-conventional level is called the 'Universal Ethical Principle Orientation'.
- Internalized Standards: Moral reasoning at this stage is based on abstract reasoning using universal ethical principles that apply to all, such as justice, human rights, equality, and human dignity.
- Conscience Over Law: While laws are typically seen as social contracts rather than rigid edicts, laws are valid only to the extent that they are grounded in justice. When laws violate these principles, the individual acts in accordance with their internal conscience, even at personal risk (e.g., civil disobedience movements led by figures like Mahatma Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr.).
Therefore, option (b) accurately reflects the psychological and behavioral dynamics of the highest stage of moral development.
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