Cartesianism is the philosophical system founded by René Descartes, characterised by methodological doubt, mind-body dualism, rationalism, and the search for certain foundations. Descartes arrived at “cogito ergo sum” as the first indubitable truth.
Developed by René Descartes in early 17th century during scientific revolution. "Discourse on Method" (1637) and "Meditations" (1641) articulated his philosophy.
René Descartes (founder), Nicolas Malebranche, Antoine Arnauld, critics: Thomas Hobbes, John Locke.
Methodological doubt. Cogito ergo sum. Mind-body dualism. Innate ideas. Clear and distinct perceptions. Mechanistic physics.
Founded modern rationalist tradition. Shaped early modern philosophy and science. Mind-body problem central to philosophy of mind.
