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Single Idea 12565

[from 'Essay Conc Human Understanding (2nd Ed)' by John Locke, in 28. God / B. Proving God / 1. Proof of God ]

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 Reference

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]