Meaning that one won't do something wrong because he is afraid of the consequences.
E.g.
Mary does not steal because she is scared of the consequences.
Obedience
and
Punishment
Based on one's
SELF'S interest.
Doing things in fear of
punishment, not because it is
morally incorrect.
Stage 2
Annotations:
Meaning that one does not do because there are no benefit for him.
E.g.
Mary pairs up with Chole to steal money, but Mary will not steal as she knows that Chole will keep the money to herself.
Self-interest
driven
Doing things with an
intended motive.
Doing things to gain something
from it, not because you
really want to help/get involved.
Level 3
Post-Conventional
Stage 5
Social
Contract
Stage 6
Universal
Ethical
Principle
Level 2
Conventional
Stage 3
Good
boy/girl
Upholding one's reputation
in fear of tarnishing it.
Not doing bad things
because you're afraid people
might think badly of you.