Question

Read the information under the heading "Kohlberg's Theory of Motivation." According to Kohlberg, what is meant by "consensus democracy," and why is it necessary for moral development? (Site 2)

Answer 1

Consensus democracy is commonly defined as a process of decision-making that considers varying opinions, not just taking into account opinions that are held by the majority.

In Kohlberg’s theory of moral development, consensus democracy is necessary because it is one of the primary mechanism that an individual can utilize to develop his or her morality from pre-conventional to post-conventional level.