Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development (Coursework Sample)

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INTRODUCTION
Lawrence Kohlberg (1958) agreed with Piaget’s 1932 theory of moral development in principle but wanted to develop his ideas further.
He used Piaget storytelling method to tell people stories involving moral dilemmas, in each case, he presented a choice to be considered, for example between the rights of some authority and the needs of some deserving individual who is being unfairly treated. one of best known of Kohlberg 1958 stories concern a man called Heinz who lived in somewhere in Europe.
KOHLBERG’S THEORY
This is a theory that focuses on how children develop morality and moral reasoning. Kohlberg’s theory suggests that moral development occurs in a series of six stages. The Theory also suggests that moral logic is primarily focused on seeking and maintaining justice.
How Kohlberg Developed His Theory
Kohlberg based his theory on a series of moral dilemmas presented to his study subjects. Participants were also interviewed to determine the reasoning behind their judgments in each scenario.
One example was "Heinz Steals the Drug." In this scenario, a woman has cancer and her doctors believe only one drug might save her. This drug had been discovered by a local pharmacist and he was able to make it for $200 per dose and sell it for $2,000 per dose. The woman's husband, Heinz, could only raise $1,000 to buy the