Moral & Character Development
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In the context of Lawrence Kohlberg's 'Theory of Moral Development', which of the following statements is most appropriate and true regarding the scientific and logical characteristics of both stages—'Social Contract and Individual Rights' and 'Universal Ethical Principles'—falling under 'Post-conventional Morality'?
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The third and final level of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development is 'Post-conventional Morality', where an individual's moral values rise above external rules and are based on personal conscience and universal justice. Stage 5 (Social Contract and Individual Rights) views laws as flexible agreements that can be modified for societal welfare. Stage 6 (Universal Ethical Principles) is the highest stage, where individuals follow universal principles of human rights, justice, and personal conscience, even if they conflict with existing laws or social norms. Therefore, option (c) is completely true.
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