Moral Intuition vs. Moral Reasoning

Moral Intuition

Aspects

Description

Definition & Example

Moral Intuition is an immediate, effortless, and unconscious moral judgment that arises in the mind without any conscious logic or analysis. It happens in the 'blink of an eye,' as if an 'Inner Voice' is identifying what is right or wrong.

Example: Jumping into a river to save a drowning child without a second thought.

UPSC Perspective

Question: "What is the difference between moral intuition and moral reasoning?"

Note: It is also tested in case studies regarding 'On-the-spot decision making.'

Comparison

Intuition vs. Instinct: Instinct is an innate, biological response (e.g., hunger), whereas intuition is developed ....