Modifications of Kohlberg's Theory Have Been Proposed by Carol Gilligan

question 105

Essay

Modifications of Kohlberg's theory have been proposed by Carol Gilligan and Nel Noddings. Describe what sets the ideas of each apart from those of Kohlberg.

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