Abandoned Quote by Philip Kitcher
“If the intuition-mongering were abandoned, would that be the end of philosophy? It would be the end of a certain style of philosophy - a style that has cut philosophy off, not only from the humanities but from every other branch of inquiry and culture.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Nature of Science, 1994
Abandoning intuition-driven approaches would end a philosophical style that isolates philosophy from other fields.
In simple terms: Intuition links philosophy to broader inquiry.
Key Takeaway
Preserve intuitive methods.
Themes
philosophy
interdisciplinarity
methodology
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
academic
When to use this quote
- academic research
- public policy
- education
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
Epistemology
philosophy of science
Questions to Reflect On
- What role should intuition play in rigorous analysis?
- Can intuition coexist with empirical evidence?
A Different Perspective
Some intuitive methods can be unrigorous or biased.
