Postconventional

Definition

Postconventional refers to the highest level of moral development according to Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development. Individuals at this stage have internalized their own set of moral principles and values, which may go beyond societal norms and laws.

Related terms

Conscience: The inner voice or sense of right and wrong that guides our actions.

Moral reasoning: The cognitive process through which individuals make judgments about what is right or wrong.

Autonomy:

The ability to act independently and make decisions based on one's own principles.