Scholar

H. A. Prichard

1871–1947 · Intuitionist who held that moral obligations are known directly by intuition.

Biography

H. A. Prichard argued that moral obligations are self-evident and grasped immediately by intuition, not derived from further reasoning.

Key Ideas

  • Obligations known by intuition.
  • Rejection of moral 'proof'.

Topics Appearing In

Exam Importance

A supporting intuitionist alongside Moore and Ross in Meta-Ethics.