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An Essay Concerning Human Understanding by John Locke

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Book name: An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (2024)
Category: Belief
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Pages: 500 pages
Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1689, midnight
This philosophical work explores the concept of human understanding, proposing that all knowledge is derived from experience. The author argues against innate ideas, suggesting instead that the mind is a blank slate at birth, filled over time through sensory and reflective experiences. The book covers a wide range of topics, including language, memory, identity, and the limits of human knowledge, and is considered a foundational text in empiricism. The 2135th greatest book of all time

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John Locke

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