I. Introduction: When Obedience Becomes a Prison Lawrence Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development outlines six stages through which individuals progress in their understanding of morality—from blind obedience to universal ethical principles. However, most people never evolve past Stage 4, where morality is defined by law and social order. And one of the major psychological forces … Continue reading Commitment Bias and the Moral Trap of Legalism (Stage 4): Why Most Never Grow Beyond the Law