Sociology 2233 Lecture 1: Kohlberg
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Each stage denotes a higher moral structure. Differentiating between cognitive moral form (how we think) and content (what we think) For kohlberg morality doesn"t exist unless there is a problem. Morality exists when there is a dilemma. Heinz dilemma when you sense a dilemma you sense morality. Tried everything legally, so in the circumstances of life and death, life is more important. Break in, steal the drug, leave the . Its his wife, so he will do anything for her. The price () is more ethical so its too expensive regardless, amount of profit is unjust unreasonable price. He"s not considering the interests of the druggist. What if the druggist needed the money for something personal as well, and that is why the drug costed so much. Not justified more interested in profit, rather than an actual issue. Heinz is trying to save someone"s life. As long as he gives the money he collected, he is giving something back.