Moral Development & Reality: Beyond the Theories of Kohlberg and Hoffman - 2nd Edition John C. Gibbs Moral Development and Reality: Beyond the Theories of Kohlberg and Hoffman explores the nature of moral development, social behavior, and human interconnectedness. By comparing, contrasting, and going beyond the works of pre-eminent theorists Lawrence Kohlberg , Martin Hoffman, and others, author John C. Gibbs addresses fundamental questions: What is morality? Can we speak of moral development? Is the moral motivation of behavior primarily a matter of justice or of empathy? What account for pro-social behavior, and how can we understand and treat antisocial behavior? Does moral development, including moments of moral inspiration, reflect a deeper reality? Gibbs elucidates the full range of moral development from superficial perception to a deeper understanding and feeling through social perspective-taking. Providing case studies and chapter questions, Gibbs creates a unique framework for understanding Kohlberg's and Hoffman's influential contributions.