Epistemology - The Origins of Concepts 2 Markers 0.0 / 5 ? PhilosophyThe Origins of ConceptsASAQA Created by: legendofsophieCreated on: 15-05-16 14:29 Concept Empiricism All concepts are derived from experience. There are no innate concepts. 1 of 9 Concept Innatism The claim that some of our concepts are innate, not derived from experience, but somehow part of the structure of the mind. 2 of 9 Tabula Rasa Latin for 'blank slate'. Locke claims that at birth our mind is a tabula rasa, meaning we have no innate knowledge or ideas, 3 of 9 Universal A statement that applies to all/every members of a class or domain. eg 'Al whales are mammals' and 'Every body likes ice cream'. 4 of 9 Innate Knowledge or ideas that are in some way present 'from birth'. 5 of 9 Empirical Relating to or deriving from experience, especially sense experience, but also including experimental scientific investigation. 6 of 9 Simple Concepts A single, uniform conception or sensory experience with nothing distinguishable within it. 7 of 9 Complex Concepts An idea that is derived from two or more simple ideas. 8 of 9 Humean Copy Principle All simple ideas are copies of impressions. 9 of 9
Assess the view that the knowledge must have its origin outside of sense experience. 4.0 / 5 based on 1 rating
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