Moral & Character Development
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Under Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, analyzing the final stage of the 'Post-conventional Morality' level—namely 'Universal Ethical Principle Orientation'—if a mature individual consciously violates a social law, institutional rule, or statutory order on the grounds that it conflicts with the fundamental principles of human rights, independent dignity of personal conscience, justice, and universal equality, which of the following statements is most authentically true in the context of Kohlberg's highest moral paradigm?
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Lawrence Kohlberg's Universal Ethical Principle Orientation
The sixth and final stage of Kohlberg's post-conventional level of moral development is the Universal Ethical Principle Orientation. At this stage, individuals are guided by abstract concepts of justice, human rights, and their own internalized standards of universal conscience.
- Morality is self-chosen rather than externally mandated.
- Laws are valid only insofar as they are grounded in justice.
- When laws violate these principles, the morally mature individual acts in accordance with their conscience, even at personal risk.
Therefore, option C correctly captures this highest paradigm of moral reasoning where internal universal principles supersede societal laws.
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