cartesianism

Meanings

• noun

  A philosophy proposed by René Descartes, holding that there are two distinct kinds of substance: mind and matter.

  - "Descartes is known for his philosophy of Cartesianism."
  - "The Cartesian dualism asserts that mind and body are distinct."

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Variants

List of all variants of cartesianism that leads to same result
Cartesian , Cartesianism , Cartesianisms , Cartesians

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of René Descartes (1596-1650), the French philosopher who developed this philosophy.

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Trivia

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1. Cartesianism was one of the earliest forms of modern philosophy.

2. René Descartes is also known for his famous quote, 'Cogito, ergo sum' (I think, therefore I am).

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Related Concepts

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1. Dualism: A philosophical belief that there are two fundamental kinds of substances: mind and matter.

2. Rationalism: A philosophical belief that knowledge comes primarily from reason, rather than from experience.

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Culture

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Cartesianism had a significant impact on Western philosophy, influencing the development of modern philosophy and science. It is often associated with the concept of dualism, which separates mind and body.

How to Memorize "cartesianism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a mind and a body separated by a clear boundary.
   - Imagine a split between mental and physical substances.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Cartesianism with the name René Descartes.
   - Link it to the concept of dualism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MIND' to remember the main idea of Cartesianism: Mind over matter.

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