Books like The Blank Slate by Steven Pinker
In *The Blank Slate*, famed cognitive scientist Steven Pinker confronts the widespread doctrine that the mind is a blank slate at birth. Using clear, witty prose and rigorous scientific evidence, he demonstrates how the assumption that no innate traits exist undermines our grasp of social issues and distorts moral debates. Pinker shows that a realistic, science‑based understanding of human nature—recognizing the interplay of heredity and environment—provides a firmer foundation for addressing politics, violence, parenting, and artistic expression.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: Steven Pinker
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