Your mind starts as a blank slate
Philosopher John Locke proposed that the human mind begins as a blank slate, shaped entirely by experiences rather than innate ideas, profoundly influencing how we understand learning and identity.
In 1690, philosopher John Locke proposed that the human mind begins as a "tabula rasa," or blank slate. He argued that we are born without innate ideas, and all knowledge comes from our sensory experiences and reflection. For example, the concept of sweetness comes from tasting fruit, not from pre-existing knowledge.
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