The highest level refers to the final stage of moral reasoning according to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory. It represents the most advanced form of ethical thinking.
Related terms
Postconventional Morality: This refers to the final stage in Kohlberg's theory where individuals develop their own set of ethical principles based on abstract reasoning.
Moral Development: The process through which individuals acquire and internalize moral values and beliefs.
Ethical Dilemma: A situation that requires an individual to make a difficult decision between two or more morally conflicting options.