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Philosophers often use the term "intuition," but some argue it lacks meaning. This study suggests caution, as intuition-talk may serve valuable pragmatic roles in philosophical discussions and research.

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  • Philosophy of Language
  • Epistemology
  • Cognitive Science

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  • The term 'intuition' is prevalent in philosophical discourse and methodology discussions.
  • Concerns exist that 'intuition-talk' may not offer a clear semantic contribution, suggesting it could be an unproductive habit.
  • This perspective questions the utility and meaning of relying on intuition in philosophical arguments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the semantic contribution of 'intuition-talk' in philosophy.
  • To explore the potential pragmatic roles and benefits of using 'intuition' in philosophical methods.
  • To challenge the view that 'intuition-talk' is a detrimental habit and argue for its potential value.

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  • Analysis of the semantic and pragmatic functions of 'intuition-talk' within philosophical literature.
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  • Consideration of empirical support for the cognitive roles of intuition in philosophical reasoning.

    • Main Results:

    • The study identifies multiple pragmatic roles that 'intuition-talk' can fulfill in philosophical inquiry.
    • It challenges the direct inference that a lack of clear semantic contribution equates to a bad habit.
    • Empirical evidence suggests that 'intuition-talk' may reflect genuine cognitive processes beneficial to philosophers.

    Conclusions:

    • Caution is advised against abandoning 'intuition-talk' solely based on semantic concerns.
    • Intuition-talk may play significant pragmatic roles, enhancing philosophical discussion and method.
    • There is a plausible basis, supported by empirical findings, for considering 'intuition-talk' a beneficial habit for philosophers.