What is another word for Cartesians?

Pronunciation: [kɑːtˈiːzi͡ənz] (IPA)

Cartesians is a term often used to describe followers of the philosophical works of Rene Descartes. However, there are several synonyms for this term, including Cartesianists, disciples of Descartes, and adherents of Cartesianism. Cartesianism refers to the philosophical system developed by Descartes, which emphasizes reason and doubt as the basis for knowledge and beliefs. Other synonyms for Cartesians include rationalists, logicians, and philosophers who prioritize rationalization above all else. It is important to note that these synonyms do not all have the same meaning, but they do share a common association with Descartes' ideas.

What are the hypernyms for Cartesians?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Cartesians

There are always, of course, Neo-Aristotelians, Neo-Kantians, Neo-Cartesians, and Neo-Pythagoricians.
"Underground Man"
Gabriel Tarde
It was to get over this very difficulty that the Cartesians invented the system of Occasional Causes.
"A System Of Logic, Ratiocinative And Inductive (Vol. 1 of 2)"
John Stuart Mill
And as the Cartesians, more than any other school of philosophical speculation before or since, made their own minds the measure of all things, and refused, on principle, to believe that Nature had done what they were unable to see any reason why she must do, they affirmed it to be impossible that a material and a mental fact could be causes one of another.
"A System Of Logic, Ratiocinative And Inductive (Vol. 1 of 2)"
John Stuart Mill

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