intuitionism

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  1. noun Philosophy The theory that truth or certain truths are known by intuition rather than reason.
  2. noun Philosophy The theory that external objects of perception are immediately known to be real by intuition.
  3. noun Philosophy The theory that ethical principles are known to be valid through intuition.
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  • Burke's intuitionism is an extraordinary political philosophy. —  American Thinker
  • THE VALUE OF MORAL INTUITIONS.--It would not be fair to close this chapter on intuitionism, an ethical theory competing with others for our approval, without emphasizing the value of the role played by the moral intuitions They are the very guide of life, and without them our reasonings would be of little service. —  A Handbook of Ethical Theory
  • -- Forms of intuitionism have been conveniently classified as Perceptional, Dogmatic and Philosophical. —  A Handbook of Ethical Theory
  • -- What may be said in favor of intuitionism? —  A Handbook of Ethical Theory
  • As a form of intuitionism the doctrine of following .. nature may be criticised in much the same way as other forms. —  A Handbook of Ethical Theory
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