Lawerence Kohlburg
theory of stages of moral development
3 stages
preconventional morality
self-interest- obeying rules to avoid punishment or to gain a tangible award
conventional morality
following laws / rules in order to gain social approval or maintain social order
post conventional morality
actions reflect belief in basic rights and self defined ethical principals
criticisms of Kohlburg
only applied among large societies that price indivdualism
Carol Gilligan
care based theory that women prioritize care and relations while men prioritize justice and rights