Cartesianism
ʒən adjective
noun
2.
a follower of Cartesian thought.
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Cartesian (kɑːˈtiːzɪən, -ʒjən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of or relating to the works of René Descartes |
| 2. | of, relating to, or used in Descartes' mathematical system: Cartesian coordinates |
| 3. | See also dualism of, relating to, or derived from Descartes' philosophy, esp his contentions that personal identity consists in the continued existence of a unique mind and that the mind and body are connected causally |
| —n | |
| 4. | a follower of the teachings and methods of Descartes |
| Car'tesianism | |
| —n | |
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| Cartesian (kɑːˈtiːzɪən, -ʒjən) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of or relating to the works of René Descartes |
| 2. | of, relating to, or used in Descartes' mathematical system: Cartesian coordinates |
| 3. | See also dualism of, relating to, or derived from Descartes' philosophy, esp his contentions that personal identity consists in the continued existence of a unique mind and that the mind and body are connected causally |
| —n | |
| 4. | a follower of the teachings and methods of Descartes |
| Car'tesianism | |
| —n | |
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Cartesian
1656, from Cartesius, Latinized form of the name of Fr. philosopher and mathematician René Descartes (1596-1650).
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