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Postconventional

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Postconventional refers to the highest level of moral development according to Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development. Individuals at this stage have internalized their own set of moral principles and values, which may go beyond societal norms and laws.

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