Moral & Character Development
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Under Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, when conducting a deep analysis of the final stage of the 'Post-Conventional Morality Level', known as 'Universal Ethical Principle Orientation', which of the following is considered the most fundamental and distinctive characteristic of this stage?
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According to Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, in the sixth and final stage of post-conventional morality, known as 'Universal Ethical Principle Orientation', an individual transcends external rules or social contracts and makes decisions based on their own internal conscience and universal principles of justice, human rights, and equality. At this level, human values and justice are more important to the individual than laws and social order.
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