Moral & Character Development
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Under Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, analyzing the final stage of 'Post-conventional Morality', namely 'Universal Ethical Principle Orientation', which of the following statements is most authentically true regarding the philosophical and psychological characteristics of this stage?
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In Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, the stage of 'Post-conventional Morality' is the highest level. In the sixth and final stage falling under this level—'Universal Ethical Principle Orientation'—the individual rises above external social pressures or laws and is guided by the rules of their own personal conscience. In this stage, the person considers their own definition of justice, the protection of human rights, and the principles of universal equality as supreme, even if it requires violating prevailing laws. To know more about this, you can read the Wikipedia reference.
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