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Which philosopher challenged the idea that humans possess innate ideas?

innate

[ih-nayt, in-ayt] / ɪˈneɪt, ˈɪn eɪt /


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But Schoenbrun’s innate familiarity with the internet — its legendary Creepypasta stories and disconcerting YouTube videos that seem to spring from the void — sets their story apart from the classics.

From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026

Ms. Louis-Dreyfus gives a performance that shimmers with wit throughout, making a confident Broadway debut, even if her innate flair for comedy sometimes threatens to obscure the shadows that trail her character.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Sources who know the United boss well are adamant there is no better person to handle the turmoil, and it is at times of crisis like this that his innate calmness is a major strength.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

“He had an innate sense of positioning and really relied on that sense,” said Scioscia, who never saw Pride make an error in parts of three seasons with the Angels.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

“People will change their habits quickly when they have a strong reason to do so, and people have an innate urge to connect with other people,” said Andreessen.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman


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