John Locke's Notion That the Mind of a Newborn Is

question 72

Multiple Choice

John Locke's notion that the mind of a newborn is a tabula rasa implies that human infants are

• A) inherently evil or sinful
• B) inherently good
• C) blank slates ready to learn from their experiences
• D) largely incapable of any meaningful learning

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