Cartesian
adjective
Related to the principles of philosophy or system proposed by René Descartes, a French philosopher.
In his Cartesian philosophy, Descartes proposed the concept of dualism.
Often appears as...
- cartesian philosophy
- cartesian coordinates
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Formal
Academic
adjective
Related to Cartesian coordinates system where each point is specified by a set of numerical coordinates.
In a Cartesian coordinate system, we can identify any point in the plane using an ordered pair of numbers.
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Technical
adjective
Related to the principles of philosophy or system proposed by René Descartes, a French philosopher.
In his Cartesian philosophy, Descartes proposed the concept of dualism.
Often appears as...
- cartesian philosophy
- cartesian coordinates
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
Related to Cartesian coordinates system where each point is specified by a set of numerical coordinates.
In a Cartesian coordinate system, we can identify any point in the plane using an ordered pair of numbers.
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Philosophical Origin
It pertains to Descartes' way of thinking, typically referring to his philosophical ideas or methods.
The Cartesian doubt approach questions everything until proven.
Pro Tip 2/3Mind-Body Concept
Often used to discuss the mind-body separation, a central idea in Descartes' philosophy.
Cartesian dualism debates the distinction between mind and physical matter.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Discussions
Mainly appears in scholarly conversations or texts, not in casual speech.
The Cartesian circle is a potential logical flaw in Descartes' reasoning.
Pro Tip 1/3Philosophical Origin
It pertains to Descartes' way of thinking, typically referring to his philosophical ideas or methods.
The Cartesian doubt approach questions everything until proven.
Pro Tip 2/3Mind-Body Concept
Often used to discuss the mind-body separation, a central idea in Descartes' philosophy.
Cartesian dualism debates the distinction between mind and physical matter.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Discussions
Mainly appears in scholarly conversations or texts, not in casual speech.
The Cartesian circle is a potential logical flaw in Descartes' reasoning.
Pro Tip 1/3Philosophical Origin
It pertains to Descartes' way of thinking, typically referring to his philosophical ideas or methods.
The Cartesian doubt approach questions everything until proven.
Pro Tip 2/3Mind-Body Concept
Often used to discuss the mind-body separation, a central idea in Descartes' philosophy.
Cartesian dualism debates the distinction between mind and physical matter.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Discussions
Mainly appears in scholarly conversations or texts, not in casual speech.
The Cartesian circle is a potential logical flaw in Descartes' reasoning.
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Cartesian grids spreading across the United States, that gives us basically the whole shape of every western state in the United States, as a really, truly, technocratic solution, a bowing to the -- in Jefferson's time -- current, popular philosophy of rationalism.
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Reed Kroloff:...
Cartesian grids spreading across the United States, that gives us basically the whole shape of every western state in the United States, as a really, truly, technocratic solution, a bowing to the -- in Jefferson's time -- current, popular philosophy of rationalism.
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