ethical intuitionism

Ethical intuitionism is the philosophical view that some moral truths are known through intuitive knowledge—meaning we have an innate, immediate sense of right and wrong without needing complex reasoning or proof. It suggests that our moral judgment is rooted in basic, self-evident truths or moral principles that we can directly perceive, much like how we might recognize beauty or fairness. While it recognizes that moral understanding can vary, it maintains that certain ethical truths are accessible through our moral intuition, serving as foundational guides for ethical decision-making.