Moral & Character Development
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Under Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, when conducting a subtle psychological and philosophical analysis of the final stage of the Post-Conventional Level, namely 'Universal Ethical Principle Orientation', which of the following statements most authentically clarifies the true characteristic of this stage and its fundamental difference from preceding stages?
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According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, 'Universal Ethical Principle Orientation' is the sixth and final stage of the Post-Conventional Level of morality.
Key Characteristics of Stage 6:
- Internalized Conscience: Individuals go beyond external rules, laws, or social contracts to make moral decisions based on self-chosen ethical principles.
- Universal Principles: Decisions are grounded in universal standards of justice, human rights, and human dignity.
- Civil Disobedience: At this stage, a person is willing to disobey laws that are deemed unjust or inhumane because higher ethical principles supersede statutory laws.
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