Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development: Stage 4

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What is the main concern of an individual at Stage 4 of moral development?

Maintaining law and order and upholding the rules that sustain a functioning society.

How does the view of rules differ between Stage 4 and Stage 5 of moral development?

At Stage 4, rules are seen as strict orders to be followed, while at Stage 5, rules are understood as a social contract that should serve the right purpose.

What is the highest moral principle guiding the headmaster's decision at Stage 6 of moral development?

Compassion.

What is the main focus of an individual at Stage 3 of moral development?

Interpersonal accord and conformity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation for an individual at Stage 2 of moral development?

Self-interest. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of an individual at Stage 1 of moral development?

Obedience and avoidance of punishment. Signup and view all the answers

What motivates individuals at Stage 1 of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

Obedience and punishment Signup and view all the answers

Describe the decision-making process at Stage 2 of moral development according to Kohlberg's theory.

Motivated by self-interest Signup and view all the answers

What guides moral judgments at Stage 3 of Kohlberg's theory?

Interpersonal accord and conformity Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a situation at Stage 4 of moral development according to Kohlberg.

Authority and maintaining social order Signup and view all the answers

What principle is emphasized at Stage 5 of Kohlberg's moral development theory?

Social contract and individual rights Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of moral development involves making decisions based on avoiding punishment and seeking rewards?

Stage 2: Self-Interest Signup and view all the answers

What are the two key principles of the teleological approach to ethics?

The two key principles of the teleological approach to ethics are: 1) Determining the moral conduct based on the consequences of an action, and 2) Judging an action as moral if it delivers more good than harm to society. Signup and view all the answers

According to the teleological approach, how would lying to save one's life be evaluated?

According to the teleological approach, lying to save one's life would be considered ethically acceptable, as the positive consequence of saving a life outweighs the negative consequence of the lie. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key differences between the teleological and deontological approaches to ethics?

The key difference is that the teleological approach judges the morality of an action based on its consequences, while the deontological approach judges the morality of an action based on the inherent rightness or wrongness of the action itself, regardless of the consequences. Signup and view all the answers

How do the philosophers John Stuart Mill and Jeremy Bentham support the teleological approach to ethics?

John Stuart Mill and Jeremy Bentham proposed that the ethics and morality of an act should be judged on the basis of their ultimate utility or the amount of satisfaction they produce for society as a whole, rather than just for the individuals involved. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the teleological approach and the approach of judging an action based on its consequences for the individual committing the act?

The key difference is that the teleological approach judges the morality of an action based on its consequences for society as a whole, not just the individual committing the act. It evaluates whether the action produces more good than harm for society, rather than just whether it benefits the individual. Signup and view all the answers

How does the teleological approach differ from the deontological approach in terms of determining the morality of an action?