The Innate Mind

The innate mind refers to the aspects of our mental abilities and knowledge that we are born with, rather than learned through experience. It includes basic instincts, natural skills, and built-in mental frameworks that help us interpret and respond to the world. For example, infants have an innate ability to recognize faces or respond to social cues. This concept suggests that some mental faculties are hardwired into our brains, providing a foundation upon which learning and experience build. It contrasts with the idea that all knowledge is acquired solely through interaction with our environment.