According to Kohlberg, Given a Choice Between Obeying the Law

question 84

Multiple Choice

According to Kohlberg, given a choice between obeying the law and preserving individual rights, the most advanced moral thinkers will

• A) follow the law.
• B) first advocate for reinterpretation of the law.
• C) break the law to support individual rights.
• D) break the law only with prior permission from an authority figure.

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