Which seventeenth-century European philosopher believed that some ideas are innate?
A) John Locke
B) Ivan Pavlov
C) Edward Titchener
D) René Descartes

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René Descartes believed that some ideas are innate, meaning they are present in the mind at birth and do not need to be learned through experience. He argued that certain ideas, such as those of God and mathematical concepts, are innate because they are too perfect and immutable to have been learned from experience.

Which Seventeenth-Century European Philosopher Believed That Some Ideas Are Innate