STAGES OF MORAL

DEVELOPMENT BY
LAWRENCE
◦ Kohlberg's theory of moral development 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.
What is moral development?
◦ How do people develop morality? This question has fascinated parents, religious leaders, and
philosophers for ages, but moral development has also become a hot-button issue in psychology and
education.
◦ American psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg developed one of the best-known theories exploring some of
these basic questions. His work modified and expanded upon Jean Piaget's previous work but was more
centered on explaining how children develop moral reasoning.