Full Idea
If the intuition of mathematical objects were general, there would be no real debate over platonism.
Gist of Idea
If we all intuited mathematical objects, platonism would be agreed
Source
Michael Jubien (Ontology and Mathematical Truth [1977], p.111)
Book Reference
'Philosophy of Mathematics: anthology', ed/tr. Jacquette,Dale [Blackwell 2002], p.111
A Reaction
It is particularly perplexing when Gödel says that his perception of them is just like sight or smell, since I have no such perception. How do you individuate very large numbers, or irrational numbers, apart from writing down numerals?