EDP 132 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Tabula Rasa, Deductive Reasoning, Empiricism
12 Oct 2016
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Basic concepts and methods - intro to human development. Human development (the study of age-related changes in behavior, thinking, emotion, and personality. ) Early philosophers based their ideas about development on spiritual authorities, general philosophical orientations, and deductive logic. The world turned to science in the 19th century. Christian doctrine of original sin, often attributed to 4th century philosopher. Augustine hippo, taught that all humans are born with a selfish nature . Hippo believed that humans must seek spiritual rebirth and religious training. Locke emphasized empiricism (the mind of a child is a blank slate) Empiricism -- the view that humans possess no innate tendencies and that all differences among humans are attributable to experience. Rousseau (swiss philosopher) claimed that all humans are naturally good and seek experiences that help them grow. Innate goodness and original sin (development involves a struggle between internal and external forces) Blank slate ( child is passive recipient of environmental influences)
