Stages of Moral Reasoning Flashcards
1
Q
Stage 1
A
Punishment and Obedience
“I do what I do to avoid negative consequence”
2
Q
Stage 2
A
Personal Usefulness
“I do what I do to get what I want”
3
Q
Stage 3
A
Conforming to the will of the group
I do what I do because the group I belong to, or that I want to belong does it”
4
Q
Stage 4
A
Law & Order
“I do what I do because authority says I should/must”
5
Q
Stage 5
A
Social Contract
“I do what I do because the rules exist for a reason and that reason is important”
6
Q
Stage 6
A
Personal Conscience (elements of self sacrifice)
“I do what I do because its the right thing to uphold human dignity”
- dignity (who we are)
- dignified (how we behave)
7
Q
What does stage 1 and 2 focus on?
A
Self
8
Q
What does stage 3 and 4 focus on?
A
Others
9
Q
What does stage 5 and 6 focus on?
A
Principles/Self Principles (e.g. respect, honesty)
