18 Questions
Which philosopher proposed the Theory of Forms, distinguishing between the World of Matter and the World of Ideas?
Plato
According to Aristotle, how can forms be achieved?
By conforming to virtue
Which philosopher is associated with the concept 'I doubt therefore I exist'?
Rene Descartes
In Aristotle's view, what is considered the supreme end of action?
Happiness
Which philosopher emphasized that human beings are thinking beings, capable of various mental activities?
Rene Descartes
What significant concept did Plato focus on in his philosophical teachings?
Theory of Forms
What is the focus of Lawrence Kohlberg's Moral Development theory?
Moral reasoning in children
In the Pre-conventional Level of moral development, what guides behavior according to Kohlberg?
Consequences
Which stage in the Preconventional Level is based on avoiding punishment?
Punishment/Obedience orientation
What concept characterizes individuals at the Instrumental Purpose Orientation stage in the Preconventional Level?
Focusing on personal needs
In Kohlberg's Moral Development theory, at which level is morality seen as externally controlled?
Pre-conventional Level
Who developed the theory of Moral Judgment that Lawrence Kohlberg based his Moral Development theory on?
John Piaget
Individuals at the Post-Conventional Stages view laws and rules as:
Flexible tools for improving human purposes
Which of the following best describes the appropriate action at the Post-Conventional Stages of moral development?
Determined by self-chosen ethical principles of conscience
In Lawrence Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development, what is the defining feature of Level 3: Post-Conventional?
Universal Ethical Principle
What is the role of individual rights and the interests of the majority when laws are inconsistent with them?
Alternatives should be considered
Which statement best reflects the reasoning at the Post-Conventional Stages from a moral development perspective?
Considering the impact on every person or group affected by the decision
In the context of moral development, what do individuals at the Post-Conventional Stages rely on to guide their actions?
Self-chosen ethical principles of conscience
Study Notes
- Lack of self-analysis and self-reflection prevents deep problem investigation
- Lawrence Kohlberg developed Moral Development stages based on Piaget's theory in 1958
- Levels of Moral Development include Pre-conventional with stages like Punishment/Obedience orientation
- Plato's Allegory of the Cave contrasts World of Matter with World of Ideas for true knowledge
- Aristotle's Reason and Eudaimonia focus on rational activity for human happiness
- Rene Descartes' Dualism emphasizes the thinking nature of humans and the distinction between body and spirit
- Post-Conventional Moral Development includes Universal Ethical Principles for decision-making at the highest level
Explore the levels and stages of moral development as proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg, based on John Piaget's theory of moral judgment. Delve into the thinking process behind determining if a behavior is right or wrong.
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