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Lawrence Kohlberg

Who

Lawrence Kohlberg · Philosophy & Social Sciences

What

Psychologist known for the theory of stages of moral development

When

1927, Bronxville, New York, United States — 1987, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Lawrence Kohlberg is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Psychologist known for the theory of stages of moral development

How & why

Kohlberg, an American psychologist of Jewish paternal heritage, developed the influential theory of stages of moral development, extending the work of Jean Piaget. He argued that moral reasoning matures through six identifiable stages, from obedience to universal ethical principles. His framework reshaped developmental and educational psychology.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Psychology

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Psychologist known for the theory of stages of moral development

1927

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Psychology