Which of the following statements best describes moral reasoning at the postconventional level?
A)"What I did was illegal, but it saved somebody's life, which is more important."
B)"What I did was illegal, but nobody will ever find out."
C)"What I did was illegal, but saving a life is what a good person should do according to the society."
D)"What I did was illegal, but the family of the person I saved offered a huge reward."

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The postconventional level of moral reasoning is characterized by a focus on abstract principles of justice and ethics, rather than simply following rules or social norms. Option A reflects the individual's reasoning based on the principle that saving a life is more important than following the law, even if breaking the law is necessary to achieve that end.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Moral Reasoning at the Postconventional