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12. Knowledge Sources / E. Direct Knowledge / 2. Intuition

16111	Aristotle wants to fit common intuitions, and therefore uses language as a guide [Aristotle, by Gill,ML]
	Full Idea: Since Aristotle generally prefers a metaphysical theory that accords with common intuitions, he frequently relies on facts about language to guide his metaphysical claims.
	From: report of Aristotle (works [c.330 BCE]) by Mary Louise Gill - Aristotle on Substance Ch.5
	A reaction: I approve of his procedure. I take intuition to be largely rational justifications too complex for us to enunciate fully, and language embodies folk intuitions in its concepts (especially if the concepts occur in many languages).