Intuitionist Theories

Intuitionist theories of truth hold that the concept of truth is fundamentally rooted in our intuitive or immediate understanding, rather than in external validation or correspondence with reality. These theories suggest that stating something is true is equivalent to knowing it or having a direct, rational grasp of its correctness. Instead of relying on objective tests or evidence, truth is viewed as a property grounded in our basic, non-inferential insight—an inherent certainty we possess about certain propositions. This approach emphasizes the role of innate understanding in assessing the truth of statements, blurring traditional distinctions between logic, evidence, and intuition.