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Jack’s wife was near death. There was one drug on the planet that could save her, and it was only sold in Jack’s hometown. The druggist who was selling it, however, was charging ten times what it cost to make the drug. Jack couldn’t afford the drug. He tried borrowing money from his friends and family, and could only come up with half of the cost of the drug. He explained his problem to the druggist, but the druggist refused to sell him the drug for less money, and he also refused to let Jack pay the second half later. Jack decided that he had to steal the drug.

Which level are you? The Jack Dilemma

Should Jack have stolen the drug? A. YES B. NO

Because… A. he would get in trouble from his family members for not getting help B. he can risk his life if he thinks he can get away with it C. no one will respect him if he lets her die D. it’s his duty to his wife, he should pay later and accept the law’s penalty E. the law wasn’t meant to violate life, the law should be reinterpreted if he is caught F. if he didn’t steal it, he’d be putting another value above that of life; respect for property should not be above the respect for life; there shouldn’t be private property; it is everyone’s duty to help the dying

Because… A. he would go to jail B. it’s more risk than it’s worth C. everyone will think he’s a criminal D. because even though his natural duty is to obey the law, it would create violence/crime if every store owner were charging excessive prices

You are… Stage I: Punishment Avoidance • Acts to avoid pain or punishment • Wants to not get spanked or get a “time out” On to Practice

You are… Stage II: You Scratch My Back; I’ll Scratch Yours • Acts to get a reward • Wants to get a hug or a piece of candy or back scratch On to Practice

You are… Stage III: Approval of Others • Acts to gain approval • Conforms • Wants to be a “good girl/boy” • Wants others to see as nice On to Practice

You are… Stage IV: Law & Order • Acts because of belief in the law and order • Wants society to be orderly and understands duty/respect for authority On to Practice

You are… Stage V: Social Principles Contract • Acts for the welfare of others • Wants other people to be safe and happy; willing to change law if necessary On to Practice

You are… Stage VI: Universal Principles of Conscious • Acts because of her/his own conscience/set of beliefs • Wants all human beings to be respected for their dignity, believes in justice and equality; will disregard law if necessary On to Practice

Practice Directions: Choose the correct level of moral reasoning for each example.

Example #1 If I make my neighbor a present and give it to her, she’ll be very happy. A. B. C. D. E. F. Stage 1: Punishment Avoidance Stage 2: You scratch my back; I’ll scratch yours Stage 3: Approval of others Stage 4: Law and Order Stage 5: Social Principles Contract Stage 6: Universal Principles of Conscious

Example #2 If I leave my bicycle in the middle of the front yard, I will be punished. A. B. C. D. E. F. Stage 1: Punishment Avoidance Stage 2: You scratch my back; I’ll scratch yours Stage 3: Approval of others Stage 4: Law and Order Stage 5: Social Principles Contract Stage 6: Universal Principles of Conscious

Example #3 In order to stay true to my personal code of morals, I need to protest the dictatorship of the government. A. B. C. D. E. F. Stage 1: Punishment Avoidance Stage 2: You scratch my back; I’ll scratch yours Stage 3: Approval of others Stage 4: Law and Order Stage 5: Social Principles Contract Stage 6: Universal Principles of Conscious

Example #4 If I obey the speed limit, the roads will be safer for everyone. A. B. C. D. E. F. Stage 1: Punishment Avoidance Stage 2: You scratch my back; I’ll scratch yours Stage 3: Approval of others Stage 4: Law and Order Stage 5: Social Principles Contract Stage 6: Universal Principles of Conscious

Example #5 If I want to protest a government policy or action, the Bill of Rights guarantees my freedom to do so. A. B. C. D. E. F. Stage 1: Punishment Avoidance Stage 2: You scratch my back; I’ll scratch yours Stage 3: Approval of others Stage 4: Law and Order Stage 5: Social Principles Contract Stage 6: Universal Principles of Conscious

Example #6 If I do the dishes for my father, he will take me to the baseball game. A. B. C. D. E. F. Stage 1: Punishment Avoidance Stage 2: You scratch my back; I’ll scratch yours Stage 3: Approval of others Stage 4: Law and Order Stage 5: Social Principles Contract Stage 6: Universal Principles of Conscious Back to Contents

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