The Blank Slate

This article is about the book. For the psychological theory, see Tabula rasa.
For other uses, see Blank slate (disambiguation).
The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature
First edition cover
AuthorSteven Pinker
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHuman nature
Publication date
2002
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (Hardcover and Paperback)
Pages509 pp
ISBN0-670-03151-8

The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature is a best-selling 2002 book by cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker, in which he argues against tabula rasa models in the social sciences, claiming that human behaviour is significantly shaped by evolved psychological traits. The book was nominated for the 2003 Aventis Prizes and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

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