Goodness is caring for others, frequently equated with self-sacrifice. Illogic of the inequality between self and others becomes evident. Search for equilibrium. Focus on the dynamics of relationships, to eliminate the tension between self and others. Care is extended beyond personal relationships to a general recognition of the interdependence of self and other, accompanied by a universal condemnation of exploitation and hurt.
Morality is understood in terms of the preservation of valuable human relations.
Progress from stage to stage is motivated by increasing understanding of human relationships.