blank-slatism

noun

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-slatism (uncountable)

alternative blank-slateism

  1. uncountableepistemologyThe Lockean belief that the human mind is a blank slate or tabula rasa at birth, and is subsequently formed by sensory experiences.

Origin

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blank-slatism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/blank-slatism

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Chicago

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