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)

Reports study of 4- and 5-year-old children, finding (a) that young children's moral intuition about lying is quite advanced as compared to their definition of "to lie" and (b) that children's realist definition of "to lie" carries a strong negative moral connotation that overrides their usual subjectivist moral intuitions.…

This paper examines Aristotle's view of the family as providing indispensible motivations for the moral education of the young, the inadequacy of the family in providing moral education, and the need for laws to protect the community and to educate the community regarding public affairs. (MT)

Discusses two modes of thinking about ethics developed by Carol Gilligan. Argues that Gilligan's modes of thought (responsibility and rights) correspond to two ideals of social work practice: a rights perspective, based on liberal individualism, and a needs perspective, based on nineteenth century Christian virtue. (JAC)

A new psychological theory of human development with a broad philosophical basis has recently emerged, offering exciting and challenging answers to problems of moral choice. (Author/RK)

Based on a study of variations in moral responses of Chinese and American children, an assessment is made of stage theories of moral development. (Editor)

This article was intended to show some of the links between Kohlberg's and McPhail's theories of moral education, one based his theories on the cognitive-developmental approach, the other on the social learning theory. As well, some comments on the Lifeline programme were offered. (Author/RK)