Intuitionism

Pronunciation: /ˈˌɪntuɪʃənˈɪzəm/

Intuitionism (noun)

  1. A view in mathematics that accepts ideas based on direct mental understanding, not only on formal rules.
  2. A view in ethics that says people can know what is right through inner understanding, without needing proof from rules.

Examples

  • Intuitionism rejects proofs that rely only on classical logic.
  • Intuitionism treats understanding as part of a valid proof.