concept innatism

concept innatism
doctrine that holds the mind is born with ideas or knowledge, and is not a 'blank slate' at birth as early empiricists such as John Locke claimed. It asserts that not all knowledge is obtained from experience and the senses.
• Knowledge innatism - doctrine that asserts that humans have access to knowledge that is possessed innately.
• Idea innatism - (also known as concept innatism), doctrine that asserts that humans have access to certain inborn ideas.

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