A Child Claims That Stealing a Medication to Save a Life

question 107

Multiple Choice

A child claims that stealing a medication to save a life is wrong because it violates the fundamental and essential ethical principle of justice,which allows society to function effectively.Lawrence Kohlberg would most likely classify this child as being at which level of moral reasoning?

• A) stage 3
• B) stage 4
• C) stage 5
• D) stage 6

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