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    Descartes (en. Descartes)

    /de.kart/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    French philosopher and mathematician of the 17th century.
    Descartes is often referred to as the father of modern philosophy.
    Descartes est souvent appelé le père de la philosophie moderne.
    Ideas or concepts associated with René Descartes.
    The Cartesian method is used to clarify problems by breaking them down.
    La méthode cartésienne est utilisée pour clarifier les problèmes en les décomposant.

    Etymology

    Proper noun derived from René Descartes, a French philosopher and mathematician.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I think, therefore I am
    I think, therefore I am – a famous assertion by Descartes.
    cogito ergo sum
    Cartesian method
    An analytical method for solving complex problems.
    méthode cartésienne
    Cartesian doubt
    A process of systematic questioning of certainties.
    doute cartésien

    Related Words

    rationalism
    Philosophy that prioritizes reason as the source of knowledge.
    rationalisme
    analytic geometry
    Branch of mathematics that uses algebra to solve geometric problems.
    géométrie analytique
    dualist
    Relates to the distinction between body and mind, an idea advocated by Descartes.
    dualiste

    Slang Meanings

    To be Cartesian
    When someone is very logical in their reasoning, it is said that they are Cartesian.
    Quand quelqu'un est très logique dans ses raisonnements, on dit qu'il est cartésien.
    To think like Descartes
    He has such deep reflections; it seems like he thinks like Descartes.
    Il fait des réflexions si profondes, on dirait qu'il pense comme Descartes.