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Full Idea
God has given us no innate idea of himself.
Gist of Idea
God has given us no innate idea of himself
Source
John Locke (Essay Conc Human Understanding (2nd Ed) [1694], 4.10.01)
Book Ref
Locke,John: 'Essay Concerning Human Understanding', ed/tr. Nidditch,P.H. [OUP 1979], p.619
A Reaction
This is rejection of Descartes' 'Trademark Argument' (Idea 2274). It is consistent with Locke's general assault on all innate ideas, as you might expect from an empiricist.
Related Idea
Idea 2274 The idea of God in my mind is like the mark a craftsman puts on his work [Descartes]