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Which philosopher challenged the idea that humans possess innate ideas?

innate

[ih-neyt, in-eyt] / ɪˈneɪt, ˈɪn eɪt /


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I do not believe hot coffee carries an innate moral seriousness unavailable to iced.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

"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

“People will change their habits quickly when they have a strong reason to do so, and people have an innate urge to connect with other people,” said Andreessen.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman




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