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Walker, Lawrence J. – Moral Education Forum, 1995
Contends that for 30 years the study of moral development has been prominent in psychology and education. Argues that there are two major cognitive components underlying moral action: (1) the interpretation of moral situations; and (2) the resolution of moral conflicts. Discusses this viewpoint in relation to moral orientation and moral character.…
Descriptors: Educational Theories, Ethical Instruction, Ethics, Higher Education