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intuitionalist


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who relies primarily on their intuition or instincts, rather than on reason or evidence.

    - "The intuitionalist trusts her gut feeling and doesn't need concrete evidence to make a decision."
    - "The intuitionalist artist creates without following any rules or guidelines."

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intuitionism , intuitionisms , intuitionist , intuitionists
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From the Latin word 'intuere' meaning 'to look at, contemplate, or observe'. The suffix '-alist' denotes a person who practices or follows a particular belief or doctrine.


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  1. Intuitionalism is not to be confused with intuitionism, a philosophical position in mathematics and logic.

  2. Some famous intuitionalists include Pablo Picasso, who famously said 'I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.'

  3. Intuitionalism can be seen as a complement to rationalism and empiricism, rather than a replacement.


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  1. Intuition: The ability to acquire knowledge or understanding without conscious thought or deliberation.

  2. Instinct: An inherent, unlearned response to a stimulus.

  3. Intuitionism: A philosophical position that asserts the primacy of intuition in mathematics and logic.


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Intuitionalism is a philosophical and psychological stance that emphasizes the importance of intuition and instinct in decision-making. It is often contrasted with rationalism and empiricism, which prioritize reason and evidence respectively. Intuitionalism has been explored in various fields, including art, literature, and spirituality.

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    - Imagine a person deep in thought, trusting their inner voice and instincts.

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    - Think of a person who trusts their gut feeling and relies on it to make decisions.

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