Cases Quote by Hilary Kornblith
“In my view, since the case can be made that knowledge too is a natural kind, the role of pretheoretical intuitions is similarly diminished in epistemology.”
About This Quote
Source Paper: Naturalizing Epistemology, 2019
When knowledge is treated as a natural kind, pre‑theoretical intuitions lose their epistemic authority.
In simple terms: Natural kinds reduce reliance on intuition.
Key Takeaway
Rely more on empirical evidence.
Themes
epistemology
natural kinds
methodology
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
philosophical
academic
When to use this quote
- philosophy research
- education design
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
scientific realism
conceptual analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How does treating knowledge as natural change research methods?
- Are there domains where intuition remains essential?
A Different Perspective
Intuitions may still guide hypothesis formation.
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