THEORIES OF MORAL DEVELOPMENTS
THEORIES OF MORAL DEVELOPMENTS Kohlberg’s Theory Lawrence Kohlberg (1927-1987) suggested three levels of moral development. These levels are distinguished by the reasoning and motivation of an individual in response to moral questions. Pre-conventional Level: In this level the right conduct is one which directly benefits a person . The motivation behind this conduct is self benefit, avoidance of punishment or submission to an authority and power. The example is conduct of young children and a few adults. Conventional Level: In this level, the yardstick for good conduct is the norms of the family and society . Such norms are accepted without any critical examination. The individuals at this level are out to please others and unconditionally submit to the societal norms regardless of their own interests. According to Kohlberg some people do not go beyond this level of moral development. Post Conventional Level: This level is attained when an individual regards