Cartesianisan

Cartesianisan refers to a philosophical perspective strongly influenced by the ideas of René Descartes. While not a universally recognized philosophical school, the term generally describes a mindset that emphasizes reason, clear and distinct perception, and a systematic, deductive approach to knowledge. Cartesianism is characterized by its reliance on methodological doubt, where one questions all beliefs to find indubitable foundations. Descartes' famous "cogito, ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am) is a prime example of this foundational principle, asserting the certainty of one's own existence as a thinking being.

A core tenet of Cartesianisan thought is the mind-body dualism, the separation of the mental realm (res cogitans) from the physical realm (res extensa). This distinction suggests that the mind is non-physical and distinct from the body, though they interact. Knowledge, from a Cartesianisan viewpoint, is often sought through rational intuition and logical deduction, rather than solely through sensory experience. This emphasis on innate ideas and the power of reason distinguishes it from empiricist philosophies. Ultimately, a Cartesianisan approach prioritizes certainty and logical rigor in the pursuit of truth.