Lawrence Kohlberg

Lawrence Kohlberg was a psychologist known for his theory of moral development, which outlines how people understand and make ethical decisions over time. He proposed that moral reasoning evolves through three levels: pre-conventional (self-interest), conventional (social norms), and post-conventional (principles of justice). Each level contains two stages, showing a progression from simple, self-centered reasoning to complex, principled thought. Kohlberg's work highlights how moral reasoning is not just about what is right or wrong, but about the reasoning behind those beliefs, influencing our understanding of ethics in education and psychology.