Moral Rules

Definition

Moral rules refer to the principles and guidelines that determine what is considered right or wrong in a society. These rules are based on ethical values and serve as standards for behavior.

Related terms

Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development: This theory explains how individuals develop their understanding of moral reasoning through different stages, from obedience to authority to an internalized sense of ethical principles.

Conventional Morality:

This term refers to the stage in Kohlberg's theory where individuals abide by societal norms and seek approval from others when making moral decisions.

Autonomous Morality: In Kohlberg's theory, this stage represents the highest level of moral development, where individuals follow self-chosen ethical principles independently, regardless of external authority.