Levels of Thinking

Dual	Black and white simplicity Absolute truths given by an authority figure
Multiplicity	Recognition of uncertainty Temporary condition Leads to ultimate truth from authority
Relativism	All views are valued equally with the limits of a standard. No one true interpretation Reserves the principle of right and wrong
Commitment	Makes choices using standards Examines the impact and implications of commitments Sees them as trade offs
Limited Commitment	Part of human growth Making commitments and reflecting on them and modifying them in the light of experience.