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Descartes

Definition:

Descartes refers to René Descartes, a famous French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist of the 17th century. He is widely regarded as the father of modern philosophy and made significant contributions to various fields.

Senses:

Sense 1:

As a proper noun, Descartes refers to the philosopher René Descartes.

For more information, you can visit the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

Example sentence:

"Descartes' most famous quote, 'Cogito, ergo sum', translates to 'I think, therefore I am' in English."

Sense 2:

As a noun, Descartes can refer to the philosophical ideas and concepts developed by René Descartes.

Example sentence:

"Descartes' dualism posits that the mind and the body are separate entities."

Sense 3:

As an adjective, Descartes can describe something related to the philosophy of René Descartes.

Example sentence:

"Her essay explores the Descartes perspective on the nature of reality."

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