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Carlin, David R., Jr. – Educational Theory, 1981
Instead of confirming John Dewey's ideas, Lawrence Kohlberg's writings on moral-cognitive development conflict with some of Dewey's principal concepts about moral development. Dewey's views of psychological growth, or development, and attainment of the good are contrasted with Kohlberg's findings. (PP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Developmental Psychology, Developmental Stages, Educational Philosophy

Senchuk, Dennis M. – Educational Theory, 1981
The validity of Lawrence Kohlberg's empirical findings and of his cognitive developmental approach to understanding moral development is questioned. An alternative theory of moral development which emphasizes moral sensibility as well as reasoned moral judgment is proposed. (PP)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Affective Behavior, Attitude Change, Cognitive Development