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Collected papers on moral development and moral education

This collection brings together various academic papers that explore the theoretical foundations and practical implications of moral development and moral education. The works within this volume examine the processes through which individuals develop their moral reasoning and ethical values, as well as the role of education in fostering these qualities. more

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Lawrence Kohlberg
Lawrence Kohlberg

Lawrence Kohlberg was a renowned psychologist known for his moral development theory. He was born on October 25, 1927, and passed away on January 19, 1987. His work has had a profound impact on the fields of education, psychology, and moral philosophy. more

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“The defining characteristic of pessimists is that they tend to believe that bad events will last a long time, will undermine everything they do, and are their own fault. The optimists, who are confronted with the same hard knocks of this world, think about misfortune in the opposite way. They tend to believe that defeat is just a temporary setback or a challenge, that its causes are just confined to this one case.”