Lawrence Kohlberg proposed a theory of six stages of moral development. The earliest stages focus on avoiding punishment and gaining rewards. Later stages emphasize obeying authority, upholding social contracts, and following individual ethical principles of conscience. Kohlberg's theory suggests morality progresses from a self-interested orientation to a principled orientation based on justice and human rights.

1. -Lawrence Kohlberg

2.  STAGE 1:
Punishment and ObedienceOrientation
 STAGE 2
Reward Orientation

3. STAGE 3:
Good Boy or Girl Orientation
STAGE 4:
Authority Orientation or Morality of Contract
and Democracy

4. STAGE 5:
Social Contract Orientation or Morality of Contract
and Democracy
STAGE 6:
Ethical Principle Orientation or Morality of
individual Principles of Conscience