A Neo-Kohlbergian Approach to Morality Research

Kohlberg's work in moral judgement has been criticised by many philosophers and psychologists. Building on Kohlberg's core assumptions, we propose a model of moral judgement (hereafter the neo-Kohlbergian approach) that addresses these concerns. Using 25 years of data gathered with the Def...

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Published in:Journal of moral education 2000-12, Vol.29 (4), p.381-395
Main Authors: Rest, James R., Narvaez, Darcia, Thoma, Stephen J., Bebeau, Muriel J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Curriculum subjects: programmes and methods
Educational sciences
Higher Education
Ideological education, moral education
Kohlberg (Lawrence)
Kohlberg's theory
Kohlberg, Lawrence (1927-1987)
Moral Development
Moral judgments
Moral Values
Morality
Philosophy
Psychology
Schemata (Cognition)
Teaching methods
Theories
Value Judgment
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Summary:Kohlberg's work in moral judgement has been criticised by many philosophers and psychologists. Building on Kohlberg's core assumptions, we propose a model of moral judgement (hereafter the neo-Kohlbergian approach) that addresses these concerns. Using 25 years of data gathered with the Defining Issues Test (DIT), we present an overview of Minnesota's neo-Kohlbergian approach, using Kohlberg's basic starting points, ideas from Cognitive Science (especially schema theory), and developments in moral philosophy.
ISSN:0305-7240
1465-3877
DOI:10.1080/713679390