Ethical Intuitionism

Ethical intuitionists believe that moral knowledge is derived from our intuitions, which are immediate and unmediated insights into what is right and wrong.

Plato is often regarded as the founder of ethical intuitionism due to his belief that moral knowledge is derived from the realm of Forms, which can be accessed through intuition.

A common criticism of ethical intuitionism is that it is too subjective, as it relies on individual intuitions, which can vary from person to person.

Kant argued that moral intuitions are innate and universal, and that they form the basis of our moral obligations.

Moral objectivism is the view that moral judgments are objective and independent of personal opinion, meaning that there are right and wrong answers to moral questions.

Mill argued that moral intuitions are culturally and historically contingent, and that they can vary from society to society.

Moral subjectivism is the view that moral judgments are based on feelings and emotions, and that there is no objective right or wrong.

Mill argued that moral intuitions are unreliable and should not be used as the basis for moral decision-making, as they can be biased and misleading.

Moral relativism is the view that moral judgments are relative to the individual or group making them, meaning that there is no objective right or wrong.

Kant argued that moral intuitions are fallible and can lead to moral error, and that we should instead rely on reason and universal moral principles to guide our moral decision-making.

Moral nihilism is the view that there are no objective moral values or truths, and that all moral judgments are ultimately meaningless.

Darwin argued that moral intuitions are a product of our evolutionary history and are designed to promote cooperation and survival.

Moral rationalism is the view that moral judgments are based on reason and logic, and that there are objective moral truths that can be discovered through rational inquiry.

Mill argued that moral intuitions are unreliable and should be replaced with a utilitarian calculus that maximizes happiness.

Moral pluralism is the view that moral judgments are based on a combination of intuition, reason, and experience, and that there is no single source of moral knowledge.