Meet Mr. Kohlberg
Human development of moral reasoning happens in 6 stages.
What is Kohlberg's 6 Stages of Moral Development?
...the infamous case study where a man must choose between stealing or prioritizing his wife's health care.
What is Heinz Dilemma?
Pre-Conventional, Conventional and Post-Conventional.
What are the 3 levels of K6SMD?
Innate Intuitions & A Sense of Fairness
(What is) How moral formation is formed?
We are guided by UNIVERSAL ETHICAL PRINCIPLES.
What is Stage 6 of K6SMD?
...the right action that serves YOU best!
An ectopic pregnancy is an example of this level of moral dilemma.
What is a personal moral dilemma?
A situation in which a person is forced to choose between two or more conflicting options, neither of which solves the situation in a morally acceptable way.
What is Moral Dilemma?
How can I avoid punishment, is the MJ Question for this stage.
What is Stage 1?
...judges actions based on their consequences and seeks to maximize overall happiness.
What is Utilitarianism?
High Prices of Medicine in Poor Countries is an example of this level of moral dilemma.
What is structural moral dilemma?
Virtue Ethics, Deontology, Utilitarianism & Egoism
What are the 4 VIEWPOINTS of MORAL CHOICE?
Interpersonal Accord & Conformity
What is Stage 3 of K6SMD?
...develop good character traits rather than simply following rules (or evaluating consequences)
What is Virtue Ethics?
Hospitals, Businesses & Local Government Officials is an example of this level of moral dilemma.
What is an organizational moral dilemma?
Gave us the guiding question, how many people can benefit.
Who are Bentham & Mill?
We are motivated by SELF-INTEREST.
What is Stage 2 of K6SMD?
...comes from the greek word “deon” which means “duty.”
What is Deontology?
This level of moral dilemma is larger in scope and extent.
What is structural?
...this person believed the goal of human life is to achieve a flourishing and fulfilling life through the practice of virtue.
Who is Aristotle?