Intuition
Definition
Intuition refers to the ability to understand or know something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning. It emphasizes relying on gut feelings and emotions rather than logical analysis.
Analogy
Imagine you're taking a multiple-choice test and you have a feeling that the answer is option B, even though you can't explain why. You trust your intuition and go with it, only to find out later that your guess was correct. Your intuition helped guide you without needing to overthink.
Related terms
Romanticism: A movement in late 18th-century Europe that emphasized emotion, imagination, and individuality over reason. It celebrated nature, intense feelings, and the power of the human spirit.
Enlightenment: An intellectual movement in 18th-century Europe that focused on reason, logic, and scientific thinking as means of understanding the world. It sought to challenge traditional authority and promote progress through rational thought.
Empiricism: The philosophical belief that knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience and observation rather than innate ideas or reasoning alone. It emphasizes gathering evidence through direct observation and experimentation.
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Which movement arose in the late-18th century Europe that emphasized feelings, emotion and intuition over reason?
What movement in the 19th century prioritized the individual's experience and intuition over societal norms?
Which 19th century cultural movement in Europe valued intuition, emotion, and imagination over Enlightenment rationalism?
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