What Is the Meant by the Idea of Tabula Rasa

question 58

Multiple Choice

What is the meant by the idea of tabula rasa?

• A)That people could exert free will to further their destinies.
• B)People must rely on a "higher power" to provide structure in society.
• C)Every person is born with a blank mind.
• D)Each person is tainted by original sin.
• E)Government exists for the will of the people.

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Definitions:

Nation-State

A political entity characterized by a defined geographical territory, sovereign governance, and a common sense of identity and culture among its people.

Theorists

Individuals who develop theories, especially in fields like philosophy, sociology, and political science, to explain various aspects of the world.

Modernity

A cultural and historical period characterized by the move towards industrialization, secularization, rationality, and the nation-state.

Project of Modernity

Refers to the era of modernism characterized by belief in progress and enlightenment through science, reason, and the emancipation of humanity from traditional bindings.