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Vocabulary Entry
descartes
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A proper noun referring to René Descartes, a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist.
Example Sentences
"Descartes is often referred to as the father of modern philosophy."
"Many of Descartes' ideas were groundbreaking during his time."
"In her essay, she explored the influence of Descartes on contemporary thought."
V
verb
To engage in a process of rational thought or deliberation, inspired by Descartes' method of doubt.
Example Sentences
"In her research, she aims to descartes the assumptions behind common beliefs."
"They decided to descartes the situation before making any decisions."
"Philosophers often descartes the principles of existence and reality."