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Innate ideas

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(Metaph.) ideas, as of God, immortality, right and wrong, supposed by some to be inherent in the mind, as a priori principles of knowledge.

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The doctrine of innate ideas is one of the most admirable faiths
The Devil's Dictionary by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
Essay concerning the Human Understanding,' he proved the non- existence of innate ideas.
Martin Eden by London, Jack View in context
The soul evidently possesses such innate ideas before she has had time to acquire them.
Meno by Plato View in context
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