Single Idea 23101

[catalogued under 12. Knowledge Sources / E. Direct Knowledge / 2. Intuition]

Full Idea

Appeal to intuitions cannot prove or disprove anything. They merely create receptivity to particular interpretations of particular cases.

Gist of Idea

Intuitions don't prove things; they just receptivity to interpretations

Source

John Kekes (Against Liberalism [1997], 04.3)

Book Reference

Kekes,John: 'Against Liberalism' [Cornell 1997], p.77


A Reaction

A nice point, but more is needed. A gun to the head can create receptivity. What distinguishes good from bad intuitions? Why are intuitions different from mere whims or hopes?