Post-conventional level

Cards (3)

  • 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)