Moral Development and Reality : Beyond the Theories of Kohlberg, Hoffman, and...

Moral Development and Reality : Beyond the Theories of Kohlberg, Hoffman, and Haidt, Paperback by Gibbs, John C., ISBN 0190878215, ISBN-13 9780190878214, Brand New, Free shipping in the US<em>Moral Development and Reality</em> explores the nature of moral development, human behavior, and social interconnections. The exploration elucidates the full range of moral development, from superficial perception to a deeper understanding and feeling through social perspective-taking. By<br>comparing, contrasting, and going beyond the key theories of preeminent thinkers Lawrence Kohlberg, Martin Hoffman, and Jonathan Haidt, John C. Gibbs tackles vital questions: What exactly is morality and its development? Can the key theoretical perspectives be integrated? What accounts for prosocial<br>behavior, and how can we understand and treat antisocial behavior? Does moral development, including moments of moral inspiration, reflect a deeper reality? <br><br>This fourth edition of <em>Moral Development and Reality</em> is thoroughly updated, refined, and expanded. A major addition considers Paul Bloom's important challenge to Hoffman's theory. This book will have broad appeal across academic and applied disciplines in social and developmental psychology,<br>education, the helping professions, and human development. Complete with case studies and chapter questions, it serves especially well as a text in advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in social and developmental psychology, education, the helping professions, and human development.<br>