Tabula rasa–its origins and implications
1981; Wiley; Volume: 17; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1002/1520-6696(198101)17
ISSN1520-6696
Autores Tópico(s)Islamic Studies and History
ResumoThis paper argues that John Locke formulated the concept of tabula rasa to resolve the conflict between the belief in divine determination and the liberal belief in individual freedom. It is pointed out that Locke's concepts of tabula rasa does not deny the existence of biologically innate aspects of nature. In addition, it is found that a number of current theories dealing with theory formation are inadequate for explaining the origins of such key concepts as tabula rasa. As a consequence, an alternative theory of concept formation is proposed. Finally, it is argued that the tabula rasa doctrine cannot be considered as the original impetus to the development of the theory of the social determination of behavior.
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