Answer 3 questions1.Stage 6 moral development requires looking at ethical problems empathically; that is, impartially and from the perspective of all parties concerned. In the following situation,...

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Answer 3 questions1.Stage 6 moral development requires looking at ethical problems empathically; that is, impartially and from the perspective of all parties concerned. In the following situation, consider what the relevant needs and interests are of the participants, giving equal attention to their various perspectives.


• A second-time convicted pedophile has just completed a mandatory fifteen-year term in prison. The ex-offender is now living in your local community. Some residents are outraged that this man resides in this family-oriented neighborhood. The leadership of your home owner’s association calls for a “special” meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss how the community should respond to the presence of a “pedophile roaming their streets.” At the meeting, some insist that the police should be contacted and that they should handle the situation; others suggest that any pedophile—even if “reformed”—is mentally unbalanced and, consequently, should be involuntarily hospitalized for psychiatric care; still others believe that the man should be completely shunned by all those who reside in the neighborhood because this will protect their children from the man.


• How do you interpret this moral dilemma? What is the ethical thing to do here? Given Kohlberg’s levels and stages of moral development, how would you interpret the respective positions taken by your neighbors?


question 2-3, the attached file is the posted lecture


2. Does the first story suggest that organizations can function at a lower level of moral development? Explain your answer.


3. Is receiving a free meal in this context ethically correct or is it a form of corruption? Take both sides of the issue.

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Ans1. Theory given by Kohlberg centers on the process of thinking that is activated when one is faces a
moral problem and decision taken is about whether behavior is considered justified or wrong. Therefore, the focus on how one resolves and determine to act on the moral dilemma rather than jumping on the end decision or action performed. As per Kohlberg's Stage 6, that explains universal ethical principle orientation explains the topmost level of functioning. In this stage, one takes most suitable or relevant actions by evaluating one's action and self-picked principle of morals and ethics. As explained by Kohlberg, one should analyze this situation that includes the perspective of all the stakeholders or people who would be impacted by the decisions and its consequences. However, I feel in this case of convicted pedophile and positions taken by neighbors is one sided. Nobody is taking into consideration what the ex-offender feels or thinks about living in the society. Legally, as per law he has already completed his punishment for the crime he did fifteen years back. It is not correct to punish him for the same crime again on the...
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