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tabula rasa

 

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Noun tabula rasa has 2 senses
  1. tabula rasa - a young mind not yet affected by experience (according to John Locke)
    --1 is a kind of
    mind, head, brain, psyche, nous
  2. fresh start, clean slate, tabula rasa - an opportunity to start over without prejudice
    --2 is a kind of opportunity, chance

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Tabula Rasa

Definition: Tabula Rasa refers to the philosophical concept that suggests individuals are born without innate knowledge or preconceived ideas, emphasizing the role of experience in shaping one's personality and understanding of the world.

Sample Sentences:

  1. As a firm believer in tabula rasa, John maintained that every child had the potential to become whatever they desired.
  2. The teacher aimed to create a classroom environment that allowed for tabula rasa, enabling students to form their own opinions and ideas through exploration.
  3. According to the theory of tabula rasa, humans are fundamentally shaped by their experiences rather than predetermined traits.

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