According to Kohlberg, given a choice between obeying the law and preserving individual rights, the most advanced moral thinkers will
A) follow the law.
B) first advocate for reinterpretation of the law.
C) break the law to support individual rights.
D) break the law only with prior permission from an authority figure.

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According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, the most advanced moral thinkers operate at the post-conventional level, where they prioritize universal ethical principles over specific laws. Thus, they may choose to break the law if it conflicts with individual rights or higher moral principles.

According to Kohlberg, Given a Choice Between Obeying the Law