1. MORAL REASONING

    Moral behavior doesn't always follow moral beliefs


    1. Kohlberg's Theory

      1. Stages
      2. Invariant Sequence
      3. Universal Stages and Sequence

    2. Moral Dilemma


      Emphasis is on rationale/explanation and not on the action proposed.


    3. Levels and Stages

      1. Conventional Level

        1. Punishment-Obedience (avoid punishment)
        2. Instrumental Relativist (equal exchange)

      2. Conventional Level

        1. Good Boy-Nice Girl (be good for self and others)
        2. Law and Order (meet one's obligation to community/society)

      3. Post Conventional/Principled Level

        1. Social Contract (greatest good for greatest number)
        2. Universal Ethical Principled (follow your conscience)

    4. Incidence across the Lifespan

    5. Relationship to Moral Behavior

    6. Problems

      1. Form vs. Content
      2. Social Conventions vs. Morality
      3. Gender Differences

    7. Gilligan's Theory - Ethics of Caring

      1. Survival Orientation (promotes self interest)
      2. Conventional Care (what pleases others)
      3. Integrated Care (consideration of others and self)