Question

In response to the "Heinz dilemma," Ruby explains, "It doesn't make sense to put respect for property above respect for life itself. Respect for human life is absolute." Ruby is at which of Kohlberg's stages of moral development?
A) Stage 3, the "good-boy-good-girl" orientation
B) Stage 4, the social-order-maintaining orientation
C) Stage 5, the social contract orientation
D) Stage 6, the universal ethical principle orientation

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D: Stage 6, the universal ethical principle orientation

Explanation:

Moral development can simply be defined as the changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors regarding standards of right and wrong.

Lawrence Kohlberg's "Heinz" Dilemma centers on the fact that  it is the way an individual reasons about dilemma that determine moral maturity. it has six stages according to Kohlberg's.

The stage six is characterized by individuals develop a moral standard based on universal human rights. it centers on the fact that person has developed independent moral code based on universal principles  that is  equality of human rights, respect for the dignity of each human being,  right or good  behavior is commitment to these self-chosen ethical principles that reflect universal principles of justice and lastly when laws violate these principles and the person should act in line with these universal principles rather than the law.