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An approach to mathematics/logic which avoids proof by contradiction, and which requires that, in order to prove that something exists, one must construct it. Intuitionism is underpinned by intuitionistic logic.
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intuitionism — belief that the perception of truth is by intuition Philosophical Isms … Phrontistery dictionary
intuitionism — noun Philosophy the theory that primary truths and principles are known by intuition. Derivatives intuitionist noun & adjective … English new terms dictionary
