In Plato the theory of forms is related to his theses about innate knowledge.

This innate knowledge is often referred to as universal grammar.

I'm abrim with innate knowledge which resists newness and change.

In some cases, that seemingly innate knowledge was, in fact, learned.

The original mind means that all human beings are born with innate moral knowledge and virtue.

Plato's suggestion is, essentially, that people have innate knowledge.

Some of the driving research questions in studying how the brain itself processes language include: (1) To what extent is linguistic knowledge innate or learned?

This is different from many animal communication systems because most animals are born with the innate knowledge and skills necessary for survival.

However, it seems they have an innate knowledge of exactly how far they can go before this happens.

If the adage has any merit, then it would seem that children should also have an innate knowledge of the language of numbers.