of, relating to, or used in Descartes' mathematical system
Cartesian coordinates
3.
of, relating to, or derived from Descartes' philosophy, esp his contentions that personal identity consists in the continued existence of a unique mind and that the mind and body are connected causally
See also dualism (sense 2)
noun
4.
a follower of the teachings and methods of Descartes
Derived forms
Cartesianism (Carˈtesianˌism)
noun
Cartesian in American English
(kɑrˈtiʒən)
adjective
1.
of Descartes or his philosophical or mathematical ideas
noun
2.
a follower of Descartes' ideas or methods
Derived forms
Cartesianism (Carˈtesianˌism)
noun
Word origin
after Cartesius, L form of Descartes
Examples of 'Cartesian' in a sentence
Cartesian
`According to Cartesian philosophy," he said, `the only thing that's doubtless is doubt itself.