The Moral Judgment of the Child

The Moral Judgment of the Child is a pioneering work in developmental psychology by the renowned Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget. In this book, Piaget explores the development of moral reasoning in children, from early childhood to adolescence. He argues that children's moral judgments are not simply a reflection of adult morality, but are based on their own cognitive and social development.Piaget's theory of moral development is based on the idea that children progress through a series of stages, each characterized by a different level of moral reasoning. He identifies two main stages: the heteronomous stage (from age 4 to 7) and the autonomous stage (from age 10 to 12). In the heteronomous stage, children see rules as fixed and unchanging, and believe that breaking them will result in punishment. In the autonomous stage, children understand that rules are created by people and can be changed, and that moral decisions are based on principles such as fairness and justice.Piaget's research is based on interviews with children, in which he presents them with moral dilemmas and asks them to explain their reasoning. He also discusses the role of parents, teachers, and peers in shaping children's moral development.The Moral Judgment of the Child is a classic work of developmental psychology that has had a lasting impact on the field. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the development of moral reasoning in children, and the role of education and socialization in shaping moral values.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jean Jean Piaget
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 428
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.87d
ISBN: 9781163176245

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