Discussion Question

 

Read the Heinz dilemma (

Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development

), and consider what you would do if you were in his place. Write down your answer and the reasons behind it. How would your answer fit in Kohlberg’s stages? Are there other responses that Kohlberg would consider “more moral”? If so, how do you feel about this? Do you think Kohlberg’s “Heinz dilemma” is a good measure of one’s morality? Explain.

NOTE: Make sure you answer all parts of the discussion question.

SUBMISSION – be timely in order to allow your classmates to respond.

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General Requirement(s):

1. Preparation: Read the directions for the discussion board prior to participation.
2. Write: Make sure you directly and completely address the discussion forum question(s)/topic. You must respond to at least one of your fellow classmates posting explaining the reason(s) for the agreement or disagreement with their initial posting. Make sure to use proper grammar, punctuation, and proper APA citation, when writing your initial post. When replying to your classmates don’t forget to comply with Netiquette Guidelines in the “Getting Started” area and include a salutation to your classmate(s).