blank-slateism

A form of blank-slatism — The Lockean belief that the human mind is a blank slate or tabula rasa at birth, and is subsequently formed by sensory experiences.

Meanings

nounblank-slateism (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of blank-slatism.
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