Cartesian
of or relating to Descartes, his mathematical methods, or his philosophy, especially with regard to its emphasis on logical analysis and its mechanistic interpretation of physical nature.
a follower of Cartesian thought.
Origin of Cartesian
1Other words from Cartesian
- Carte·sian·ism, noun
- post-Car·te·sian, adjective
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How to use Cartesian in a sentence
In Locke's philosophy, the 'ideas,' legitimate or illegitimate descendants of the Cartesian theories, play a most prominent part.
The English Utilitarians, Volume I. | Leslie StephenThe Cartesian philosophy is founded on two great principles, the one metaphysical, the other physical.
Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers | Charles Bradlaugh, A. Collins, and J. WattsThe stamp of Cartesian clearness is upon it, but without the logic, the precision, the thoroughness of French thought.
Lectures on the French Revolution | John Emerich Edward Dalberg-ActonThere can be little doubt that Newton himself aimed his rule at the Cartesian hypothesis of Vortices.
Logic, Inductive and Deductive | William MintoThe form of it originated by Descartes, and thence known as Cartesian, will alone be considered in much detail.
British Dictionary definitions for Cartesian
/ (kɑːˈtiːzɪən, -ʒjən) /
of or relating to the works of René Descartes
of, relating to, or used in Descartes' mathematical system: Cartesian coordinates
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: See also dualism (def. 2)
a follower of the teachings and methods of Descartes
Derived forms of Cartesian
- Cartesianism, noun
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