Analyzing Moral Development Over a Lifetime
A prominent theory of moral development suggests individuals progress through a sequence of stages, typically moving from a focus on self-interest and punishment, to a focus on social rules and laws, and finally to a focus on universal ethical principles, a stage not all individuals reach. Read the following narrative and analyze the subject's moral journey. Explain whether his progression aligns with the typical sequence described by the theory, justifying your answer by identifying the reasoning style demonstrated at each age.
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