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Moral Intuitionism

Moral Intuitionism is a meta-ethical theory suggesting that humans have a natural ability to perceive moral truths intuitively, similar to how we perceive colors. According to this view, moral facts exist independently of our beliefs or feelings, and we can access them through our intuitive judgments. In moral epistemology, it argues that these intuitions provide a valid basis for moral knowledge, allowing us to determine right from wrong without needing extensive reasoning. Thus, moral intuitions act as a foundational guide in our ethical decision-making, rooted in our innate sense of morality.