Intuitions, Trust, and Social Change in Times of Crisis

Srđan Prodanović

doi:10.2298/FID2302233P

Authors

Srđan Prodanović University of Belgrade, Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2298/FID2302233P

Keywords:

intuition, trust, trustworthiness, crises, social change

Abstract

In this paper, I will investigate the complex relationship between intuition, trustworthiness, and trust. I will first examine some of the more prevalent accounts of trust which either (over)emphasize the cognitive aspect of generating trustworthiness, or indeed acknowledge the importance of affects and emotions, but only as part of a neatly organized dual structure − which is in essence complementary with the cognitive understanding of how we start trusting each other. I will argue that intuitions provide a more detailed insight into trustworthiness because they are simultaneously cognitive and affective in nature. I will also consider how inferential and holistic intuitions might influence our understanding of trustworthiness, especially in times of crisis.

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