Question

Daniel was arrested for stealing government documents and he responded by saying that “Yes, I did steal the documents, and I am willing to go to jail for it. These documents prove that the government was engaging in a cover-up and I think the public has a right to know about such unethical actions.” Lawrence Kohlberg would classify Daniel as using ________ morality in this situation.

Answer 1

Lawrence Kohlberg would classify Daniel as using postconvential morality in this situation.

Answer 2

Daniel was arrested for stealing government documents and he responded by saying that “Yes, I did steal the documents, and I am willing to go to jail for it. These documents prove that the government was engaging in a cover-up and I think the public has a right to know about such unethical actions.” Lawrence Kohlberg would classify Daniel as using postconvential morality in this situation.