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Tabula Rasa

/ˌtæb.jə.lə ˈrɑː.sə/noun
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Tabula rasa describes the philosophical idea that the human mind is born as a blank slate, devoid of any innate ideas or knowledge. This concept emphasizes that personal development and understanding come primarily from experiences and environmental influences, shaping fields like psychology and education in modern debates over nature versus nurture.

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