Kohlberg’s Three Levels of Morality
This week’s lecture focused on moral development and ethical reasoning. As part of your readings for the week, Kohlberg’s three levels of morality were discussed. How would you have answered Heinz’s dilemma? (See readings for the week for the full dilemma). Which of Kohlberg’s three levels of morality do you feel you are in? Do you feel you are in a different level of morality in different settings (i.e. work vs. personal life?) How has your morality (if it has) progressed from your adolescence?
Your work should be at least 500 words, but mostly draw from your own personal experience. This should be written in first person and give examples from your life. Be sure if you are using information from the readings that you properly cite your readings in this, and in all assignments
| Grading Criteria Assignments | Maximum Points |
| Meets or exceeds established assignment criteria | 40 |
| Demonstrates an understanding of lesson concepts | 20 |
| Clearly present well-reasoned ideas and concepts | 30 |
| Mechanics, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling that affects clarity, and citation of sources as needed | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Answer PreviewAfter reading Kohlberg’s dilemma I feel that I am in the preconvention thought. In most cases, I will do something because I know that there is a reward for it. For instance, when I go to work, I reason that my job is boring; it’s like a plateau with no growth…