When referring to our assessment we see the different stages that are discussed by Kohlberg, I feel that one can’t just jump to stage 5 or 6, they must look at each step and the possible consequences for each. This situation primarily falls into the 5-6 stage where it falls into civil disobedience.
Stage 1: Heinz could be arrested for stealing medication
Stage 2: Heinz will be happy even if he is in jail because his wife is getting proper medication
Stage 3: Heinz should steal because his wife needs it
Stage 4: Heinz should not steal its against the law
Stage 5: Heinz should steal because everyone is entitled to live, or not steal because scientist need compensated
Stage 6: Heinz should steal to save a life, is more important than property
Stage 1: Heinz could be arrested for stealing medication
Stage 2: Heinz will be happy even if he is in jail because his wife is getting proper medication
Stage 3: Heinz should steal because his wife needs it
Stage 4: Heinz should not steal its against the law
Stage 5: Heinz should steal because everyone is entitled to live, or not steal because scientist need compensated
Stage 6: Heinz should steal to save a life, is more important than property