Following Kohlberg

Donald R. C. Reed

ISBN 10: 0268028516 / ISBN 13: 9780268028510

Published by University of Notre Dame Press, US, 1998

About this Item

Most moral philosophers and psychologists have missed something crucial in the work of Lawrence Kohlberg (1927-87), best known for his theory of stages of moral development. In Following Kohlberg: Liberalism and the Practice of Democratic Community, Donald R.C. Reed clearly illustrates how the Kohlbergian project has much to offer the crucial debate about moral psychology and how to revivify our society's jaded sense of fairness and responsibility. Psychologists, philosophers, theologians, educators, and therapists will find here a comprehensive guide to Kohlberg's life work, a clear presentation of both theory and practice, and an understanding of moral maturity which encompasses both justice and responsiveness. All who care about nurturing and preserving a democratic community are well-advised to read this book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Following Kohlberg
• Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press, US
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0268028516
• ISBN 13: 9780268028510
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.24W x 2.54H x 22.86D centimeters 15.24 centimeters width by 2.54 centimeters height by 22.86 centimeters depth
• Weight: 571 grams

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Synopsis

Most moral philosophers and psychologists have missed something crucial in the work of Lawrence Kohlberg (1927–87), best known for his theory of stages of moral development. In Following Kohlberg: Liberalism and the Practice of Democratic Community, Donald R.C. Reed clearly illustrates how the Kohlbergian project has much to offer the crucial debate about moral psychology and how to revivify our society's jaded sense of fairness and responsibility. Psychologists, philosophers, theologians, educators, and therapists will find here a comprehensive guide to Kohlberg's life work, a clear presentation of both theory and practice, and an understanding of moral maturity which encompasses both justice and responsiveness. All who care about nurturing and preserving a democratic community are well-advised to read this book.

About the Author

Donald R.C. Reed is associate professor of philosophy at Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio. As a fellow of the National Endowment for the Humanities (1996-97), he has conducted archival research for a biography of Kohlberg.