descartes

• Имя собственное, относящееся к французскому философу и математику XVII века, известному разработкой дуалистической теории разума и материи, а также введением использования координат для определения местоположения точки в двух или трёх измерениях.

A proper noun referring to a French philosopher and mathematician of the 17th century, known for developing a dualistic theory of mind and matter and for introducing the use of coordinates to locate a point in two or three dimensions.

uncountable · proper noun

1. René DescartesC1formal

   A French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist (1596–1650) known for his contributions to modern philosophy and mathematics, including the development of Cartesian coordinates and the dualistic theory of mind and matter.

   Рене Декарт

   • Descartes famously stated 'Cogito, ergo sum' (I think, therefore I am).
   • The Cartesian coordinate system was invented by Descartes.
   • Descartes' work laid the foundation for modern rationalism.