Cartesian
- noun
- /kɑrˈtiːzjən/
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cartesiano
- And then you have perhaps those who think of mind and body in this Cartesian dualistic way.
Examples
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It is difficult to express just how disturbing it is to see people still peddling this Cartesian fantasy that animals don't experience pain.
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So, I mean, you gave a really nice and helpful explanation of Cartesian skepticism.
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And in both of them you're getting really key Cartesian ideas.
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This is sort of like the Cartesian cogito.
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Because I think this will all tie in and show people that the sort of Cartesian duality of body and mind is really illusory.
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It's just one thing Venus if that argument if the argument if if trying to run the Cartesian argument for astronomy fails.
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Many scientists are influenced by Cartesian ideas in their theories about consciousness.
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The debate between mind and body continues to fascinate those who study Cartesian philosophy.
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As a student of philosophy, she often discusses the principles that define Cartesian thought.
Compounds
- Specialized
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6.3
A number that shows the position of a point on a graph, like the x or y value
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5.2
Two straight lines on a graph that cross at zero to show where points are
- Specialized
A flat area with two crossing lines used to show points by x and y numbers
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Cartesian comes from the name of the French thinker René Descartes. A 'Cartesian' is someone who follows his idea that careful, clear thinking is the foundation of knowledge, which is why the word names his followers.