The work of developmental psychologists, Kohlberg and Piaget, is used to summarize characteristics of moral thinking at the elementary levels in order to help teachers encourage their students to the next higher level. (JH)

A statement of how the media influences moral development. (HB)

Research and theory in the area of moral development is critically reviewed. Questions are posed about the theoretical basis of Kohlberg's six stages and the nature of the evidence to date and the limitations of knowledge in the area are examined. (Author/RC)

Kohlberg's system of moral judgment development has some important links with Piaget's work on moral judgment. The ways in which Kohlberg extends or departs from Piaget's system of moral growth are examined. (Editor/RK)

Declares that Kohlberg fails to consider morality outside of Kantian terms, fails to take "good-boy" morality seriously, is weak on affective morality, and fails to consider habit training in growth. (DW)

This paper summarizes the author's research on the role of empathy in personality development. (Author)

In the 20th century, a marked tendency to relegate the moral factor to an insignificant place has developed. This article considers the chief causes of that development. (Author/RK)

The author places his current theories on cognitive moral development in historical perspective. (DE)

The relationship between form and content in Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning is discussed in this article, part of a continuing dialog are between Swanger and Robert Craig. (DS)

In this study of moral action, Kohlberg's theory of formal moral judgment is contrasted with an interpersonal formulation of moral decision making. Subjects were 56 lower and middle socioeconomic status adolescents divided into six sexually heterogeneous but all black and all white friendship groups to play moral games. (Author/JMB)

Articles explore value influences in psychotherapy, and discuss: background information, moral transformation in psychotherapy, initial commitment to treatment, and value-based therapy (TOTEL). This symposium was delivered at the 1977 Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Division of Psychotherapy, in Orlando, Florida. (Author)

Examines several issues arising from two differing approaches to morality--Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning development and Gilligan's theory of moral orientations. (PCB)

Reviews various ideas contained in Roger Scruton's 1986 book SEXUAL DESIRE. Contends that Scruton's proposal that moral education guides students toward a state in which sexuality is integrated within a life of personal affection and responsibility is inconsistent with his views on homosexuality. (Author/BSR)

Argues that Spinoza is correct in claiming that people naturally strive to repay hatred with love. Based on a reconstruction of Spinoza's views, the argument highlights the role of moral education in determining conduct. (Author/GEA)

Discusses the teaching of moral and ethical education to business students. Topics include (1) Who should teach morals and ethics?; (2) How should it be taught?; and (3) Will it make a difference? (CH)