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  • Essay / What are the three levels of the moral code? - 805

    The answer to the question above can be answered simply by saying: don't steal because it's wrong. The conventional stage of moral reasoning relies largely on the popular opinion of society. This is the level at which most adults are. The conventional stage of moral reasoning is also classified as the stage of being a “good person.” This can be seen as a good husband, who in this case would steal drugs to help his wife, or as a good member of society, who would therefore not steal at all. The postconventional stage of the moral code goes beyond the rules of society. This is also considered the highest level of moral reasoning. The postconventional stage of moral reasoning asserts that although stealing is wrong, human life matters above all else. Therefore, sometimes you have to break the rules to protect people's well-being. The postconventional stage of moral reasoning would even go so far as to say that he is obliged to steal the drug to save a human being.