Conceptual problems in the development of a psychological notion of ''intuition''

Journal/Book: J Theor Soc Behav. 1999; 29: 108 Cowley Rd, Oxford Ox4 1Jf, Oxon, England. Blackwell Publ Ltd. 229+.

Abstract: Despite increased interest in ''intuition'' within cognitive psychology, the conceptual framework of this notion remains problematic. This paper argues that conceptual shortcomings stem from a tendency to ignore the philosophical heritage of intuition or to dismiss the relevance of this heritage to contemporary theory. The paper outlines major understandings of intuition within psychology and prominent philosophical traditions, highlighting; important points of inconsistency in these and examining consequences of the inconsistency. It also considers psychological conceptions of intuition that more readily overlap with philosophical accounts and offers some suggestions toward a more philosophically informed notion of intuition relevant to contemporary psychological theory.

Note: Article Osbeck LM, Univ Pittsburgh, Ctr Philosophy Sci, 817 Cathedral Learning, Pittsburgh,PA 15260 USA

Keyword(s): DECISION; CONFLICT; SYSTEMS

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