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Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development (Level 1: Preconventional-…
Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
Level 1: Preconventional- Morality is externally controlled; rules are conformed to avoid punishment or receive awards
Stage 1: Obedience and Punishment Orientation
Behavior is determined by consequences. An individual will obey in order to avoid punishment
Stage 2:Instrumental-Relativist Orientation
One does whatever satisfies their needs as long as they aren't punished.
Level 2: Conventional Morality: conformity to social rules remains important to an individual. However, the emphasis shifts from self-interest to relationships with other people and social systems. The individual strives to support rules set forth by parents, peers and government to win their approval or to maintain social order.
Stage 4: The "law and order" orientation/ Maintaining Social Order Orientation
The child knows the rules of society and does what is good to avoid guilt and to avoid breaking the law
Stage 3: Good Interpersonal Relationships
Individual is good in order to be seen as being a good person by others.
Level 3: Post Conventional Morality- Individual judgement is based on self-chosen priciples and moral reasoning
Stage 5: The social-contract legalistic orientation
One becomes aware that rules/laws might exist for the greater good
Stage 6: The universal ethical-principle orientation
People at this stage develop their own set of moral guidelines which may or may not fit the law.
The Story of Heinz
Heinz's wife is dying from cancer and there is a new drug that can save her. However, Heinz doesn't have enough money to pay for it and tries to negotiate with the chemist to pay a cheaper price now and pay him back later. The chemist refuses to take up on his offer so Heinz broke into the chemist's lab and stole the drug.
Questions Asked:
Should Heinz have stolen the drug?
Would it change anything if Heinz did not love his wife?
if the person dying was a stranger, would it change anything?
Should the police charge the chemist for murder if the women died?