• Milius TB

• Philosophy, Chiropractic

The concept of 'Innate Intelligence' is a fundamental component of chiropractic philosophy as developed by DD Palmer. As originally envisioned, this concept referred to a vague metaphysical force that permeated all living things and connected the physical with the nonphysical aspects of the universe. BJ Palmer modified the concept, popularizing a more materialistic notion of Innate that effectively equated it with 'mental impulses.' This article offers a critical overview of the assumptions, constructs, reasoning, and evolution of various concepts of Innate Intelligence. A discussion of the physical, metaphysical, and spiritual aspects of Innate is offered from a perspective of detecting and reducing error in the development of a reasonable model.