This book summarizes the body of work on Rest's Defining Issues Test, culminating in a reformulation of Kohlberg's theory of moral development. For developmentalists, philosophers, and educators.

This text provides a theoretical overview for studies that have used Defining Issues Test (DIT). The authors propose reformulations in the underlying psychological and philosophical theories. The book pulls together the analysis of criticisms of a Kohlbergian approach, a rationale for DIT research.

"Postconventional Moral Thinking is a rich and detailed book....It is very well organised and clearly written. Knowledgeable readers will quickly locate specific areas of interest. Those new to the field will find the systematic presentation of research, theory, critique and refutation most helpful."—Journal of Moral Education"...the volume provides a provocative framework for understanding moral development that will be of interest to a wide range of investigators and that points to worthwhile directions for future research."—Contemporary Psychology"This book presents a formidable rereading of the nature of moral development which builds from and reconceptualizes the process of moral growth in a way which compensates for some of the shortcomings of the standard Kohlberg account of moral growth while maintaining those elements of the Kohlbergian approach which allow for assessment of global shifts in moral thought. It is likely to be considered a 'must read' in the field of moral development research."—Larry NucciUniversity of Illinois, Chicago