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Which philosopher challenged the idea that humans possess innate ideas?

innate

[ih-nayt, in-ayt] / ɪˈneɪt, ˈɪn eɪt /


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"I don't know whether it's softened me, but it certainly made me more aware of my own innate softness."

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

“He had an innate sense of positioning and really relied on that sense,” said Scioscia, who never saw Pride make an error in parts of three seasons with the Angels.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

The researchers also found that the treatment could restore innate light-avoidance behavior in mouse models of age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026

Rheon said Wales had long been known for its "innate" ability to produce great actors - although he didn't name any names, adding that the creative industry in Wales had "great infrastructure now, fantastic crews".

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

I’d be the last to doubt that good writers are blessed with an innate dose of fluency with syntax and memory for words.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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