Proponents of the doctrine of innate purity contend that children are _____ who should be given the freedom to follow their natural inclinations.

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The doctrine of innate purity views children as "noble savages" who possess innate goodness and should be allowed to freely express themselves without the corrupting influence of society. This belief has origins in the philosophy of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and is often associated with Romanticism. Option B (selfish egoists) and option D (seething cauldrons) do not accurately reflect the view of children held by proponents of innate purity. Option C (tabula rasae) is associated with the belief that the mind is a blank slate at birth, which is not the same as innate purity.

Proponents of the Doctrine of Innate Purity Contend That Children