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According to intuitionism, how can moral truths be discovered?
According to intuitionism, how can moral truths be discovered?
Who are some proponents of intuitionism?
Who are some proponents of intuitionism?
According to intuitionism, what are moral properties?
According to intuitionism, what are moral properties?
How are goodness and moral obligation viewed in intuitionism?
How are goodness and moral obligation viewed in intuitionism?
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Can goodness be reduced to a factually observable feature of the world according to intuitionism?
Can goodness be reduced to a factually observable feature of the world according to intuitionism?
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How is moral intuition viewed in intuitionism?
How is moral intuition viewed in intuitionism?
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How can conflicting intuitions be resolved in intuitionism?
How can conflicting intuitions be resolved in intuitionism?
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Study Notes
- Intuitionism argues that moral truths can be discovered through innate intuition.
- H.A. Prichard and G.E. Moore are proponents of intuitionism.
- Moral properties are "clearly and distinctly true".
- Goodness and moral obligation are indefinable properties.
- Goodness cannot be reduced to a factually observable feature of the world.
- Moral intuition is equivalent to mathematical insight.
- Moral intuition is obtained by a special unique faculty of human reason.
- Intuition combined with imagination is the key to moral thinking.
- Conflicting intuitions can be resolved by examining the situation and choosing the greater obligation.
- There is no other way of deriving fundamental moral principles.
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Explore the fascinating world of intuitionism with this quiz! Discover how H.A. Prichard and G.E. Moore contributed to this philosophy and learn why moral properties are considered "clearly and distinctly true." Test your knowledge on the concept of moral intuition and how it relates to mathematical insight. See if you can navigate conflicting intuitions and determine the greater obligation. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your understanding of fundamental moral principles!
