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cartesianism (n.)
The philosophy of Descartes.
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The philosophy of Descartes.
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Cartesianism, named after René Descartes, is a philosophical system that emphasizes the use of reason and skepticism to attain knowledge.
Descartes' methodical doubt is a central tenet of Cartesianism, challenging the validity of all beliefs until they can be proven beyond doubt.
Cartesianism posits the existence of innate ideas that are universally true and can be discovered through introspection and rational analysis.
The mind-body dualism proposed by Descartes is a hallmark of Cartesianism, suggesting that the mind and body are distinct substances.
