Post-conventional level

• What characterises the post-conventional level of moral reasoning?

  • morality is based on universal ethical principles beyond societal laws
• What are the two stages of the post-conventional level?

  • stage 5: social contract - laws should benefit society but can be challenger if unfair

  • stage 6: universal ethical principles - morality is guided by abstract values like justice
• What percentage of adults reach the post-conventional level?

  • about 10% (Colby et Al 1983)