Pronunciation: [ɪntjuːˈɪʃənˌɪst] (IPA) 
The word "intuitionist" (ɪntjʊˈɪʃənɪst) is spelled with two I's and two T's. The first "I" is pronounced as "ih" while the second "I" is pronounced as "ee." The "TU" is pronounced as "choo" and the "TION" is pronounced as "shun". The suffix "IST" is pronounced as "ist". An intuitionist is someone who believes in or relies on intuition, which is the ability to understand or know something without conscious reasoning.
An intuitionist refers to an individual who subscribes to or follows the philosophical doctrine of intuitionism. Intuitionism is a school of thought in philosophy, particularly in ethics and mathematics. It posits that knowledge, especially moral and mathematical truths, is derived from some form of intuitive insight or direct apprehension of reality. The intuitionist, consequently, places great emphasis on the role of intuition and subjective experience in acquiring knowledge.
In the field of ethics, an intuitionist maintains that moral truths are self-evident and can be intuited by individuals. According to this perspective, moral principles are not dependent on objective facts or consequences but rather are perceived through our moral intuitions or instincts. This contrasts with other ethical theories that consider moral judgments to be derived from reason or the evaluation of outcomes.
In mathematics, intuitionism asserts that mathematical propositions and concepts are rooted in human intuition and are not merely products of deduction from axioms or logical formalism. Intuitionists reject some traditional mathematical theories, such as the law of excluded middle, on the basis that they rely on non-constructive or non-intuitive reasoning. They favor constructive and mental procedures when establishing mathematical proof and place significance on the process by which mathematical knowledge is obtained. As a result, intuitionism challenges conventional mathematical foundations and fosters alternative approaches to mathematical reasoning.
The word "intuitionist" is derived from the term "intuition", which originates from the Latin word "intuitio". "Intuitio" means a direct perception or knowing without the need for explicit reasoning or evidence. It is a combination of the Latin prefix "in" (meaning "in" or "towards") and "tuitio" (meaning "guarding" or "looking at").
The term "intuition" was later incorporated into the English language, referring to the ability to understand or perceive something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning. The suffix "-ist" is then added to the term, forming "intuitionist", which denotes someone who follows or practices intuitionism, a philosophical or psychological belief system that emphasizes the importance of intuitive knowledge or insights.
