"intuition pump" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: intuition pumps [plural]
Etymology: Coined by American philosopher Daniel Dennett. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q215263}} Coined by American philosopher Daniel Dennett Head templates: {{en-noun}} intuition pump (plural intuition pumps)
  1. A type of thought experiment that leads to a specific conclusion through intuition.
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