Definitions

1. noun

a philosophical theory based on the ideas of René Descartes, emphasizing reason, individualism, and the mind-body dualism.

“The professor’s lecture on Cartesianism covered its historical development and its influence on modern philosophy.”

2. noun

a system of thought based on the principles of Descartes, particularly the notion that the only thing that can be known with absolute certainty is the existence of one’s own mind.

“She argued that Cartesianism has had a profound impact on Western philosophy, shaping the way we think about the nature of reality.”