Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development STAGE 6: UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLES LINGGESH DHARANI THILAGAM LOSHINI SIVARAJA LEE XUE MIN
Level 3 - Postconventional morality
defend these principles even if it means going against the rest of society
Only 10-15% are capable of the kind of abstract thinking necessary for stage 6
• Self chosen principles • Moral reasoning
STAGE 6: UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLES
own set of moral guidelines which may or may not fit the law
based on individual rights and justice
Age range: adulthood
EXAMPLE: • Human rights • Justice • Equality
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