Lines of Development in the Lower Left Quadrant

Ethics Line: What is the good thing to do?
Morals Line: What is the right thing to do?
Interpersonal Line: How should we interact?
Worldview Line: How do I perceive and interpret the world and reality?
Core Question
  • What is the good thing to do?
  • What is the right thing to do?
  • How should we interact?
  • How do I perceive and interpret the world and reality?
Description
  • The Ethics Line of intelligence is primarily concerned with discerning what is good or beneficial, not just for the individual, but also for the collective. It involves the ability to analyze and evaluate actions based on their potential for promoting overall well-being and happiness.
  • The Morals Line of intelligence deals with understanding what is right or wrong. It involves the capacity to comprehend and apply moral principles and values, and to make decisions that uphold justice, fairness, and integrity.
  • The Interpersonal Line of intelligence refers to the ability to effectively navigate social interactions and relationships. It involves understanding and responding appropriately to the behaviors, emotions, and needs of others.
  • The Worldview Line of intelligence pertains to the way individuals perceive and interpret the world and reality. It involves the ability to construct and comprehend one's own perspective and worldview, and to understand and respect the perspectives and worldviews of others.
Examples of Researchers or Models
  • Immanuel Kant's 'Categorical Imperative', John Stuart Mill's 'Utilitarianism'
  • Lawrence Kohlberg's 'Stages of Moral Development', Carol Gilligan's 'Ethic of Care'
  • Howard Gardner's 'Theory of Multiple Intelligences', Daniel Goleman's 'Emotional Intelligence'
  • Jean Piaget's 'Theory of Cognitive Development', Lev Vygotsky's 'Sociocultural Theory'

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