The belief that humans are naturally selfless and peaceful, and that greed or violence are purely products of corrupting social institutions.
The idea that the mind has no innate structure and is molded entirely by culture and experience. TГЎbula Rasa - Steven Pinker
If our genes dictate our actions, can we be held responsible for them? The belief that humans are naturally selfless and
Pinker’s The Blank Slate is a plea for "honest science." He concludes that accepting a complex human nature doesn't lead to a darker world. Instead, by recognizing our innate limitations and capacities, we can build a more effective and compassionate society. We are not blank paper, but a rich, complex "sketch" that culture and experience continue to color. Pinker’s The Blank Slate is a plea for "honest science
Pinker identifies three primary dogmas that have dominated Western intellectual life for decades:
If we aren't born equal, will that justify discrimination?