Action Quote by Lawrence Kohlberg
“I have always tried to be clear that my states are stages of justice reasoning, not of emotions, aspirations, or action.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Moral Stages, Lawrence Kohlberg, 1981
He emphasizes that his judgments are based on logical stages of justice, not on feelings or desires.
In simple terms: His reasoning is logical, not emotional.
Key Takeaway
Separate emotion from ethical analysis.
Themes
ethics
logic
justice
reasoning
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- legal decisions
- policy making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
philosophy
developmental psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance logic and emotion?
- Are stages sufficient for all moral dilemmas?
A Different Perspective
Emotion can inform moral intuition.
