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The Mind as White Paper (John Locke)

Boris and Friends: Philosophy Bites, episode 25 · 1 min · Stupid Potato Studios

Free philosophy cartoon: John Locke's blank slate. A magpie is sure she was born knowing what is precious; an owl answers with Locke's own words, that the mind starts as white paper and everything comes from experience. Boris explains. Words: John Locke, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding

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