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Explain what Schopenhauer means when he says, "that man is a compound of needs and necessities hard to satisfy; and that even when they are satisfied, all he obtains is a state of painlessness, where nothing remains to him but abandonment to boredom. This is direct proof that existence has no real value in itself; for what is boredom but the feeling of the emptiness of life?"


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Preconventional Level

The first level of Kohlberg's stages of moral development, where behavior is governed by the consequences of the action and compliance with rules to avoid punishment or gain rewards.

Moral Reasoning

The process of determining what is right or wrong in a specific situation, based on ethical principles, values, and beliefs.

Lawrence Kohlberg

A psychologist known for his theory of moral development, which outlines how ethical reasoning and morality evolve throughout different stages of human life.

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals acquire and understand knowledge, form concepts, solve problems, and gain insights.

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