Descartes' Views on Nature vs. Nurture
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In terms of language regarding both animals and man, which view did Descartes support--nature (environment) or nurture (genes-family, etc.)?
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This solution discusses which view Descartes held in the Nature vs. Nurture debate, and offers a brief description of his views regarding language in animals and man. It also offers references for further study.
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Descartes was a strong supporter of the "nature" side of the Nature vs. Nurture debate. He believed that all beings were born with innate abilities and that they were present from birth. Language, being one of these fundamental abilities of beings, was thought to be inherited and present at birth. ...
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