In Kohlberg's dilemma about Heinz stealing a drug, someone who indicated that it was OK for Heinz to steal the drug because it was his duty to protect his wife's life, given his marriage vows, would be classified as _____.

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Kohlberg's postconventional morality is characterized by a focus on abstract principles and universal ethical values, such as the value of human life. In this case, the person believes that Heinz's duty to protect his wife's life outweighs the law against stealing.

In Kohlberg's Dilemma About Heinz Stealing a Drug, Someone Who