Philosopher Descartes Crossword Clue

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Philosopher Descartes Crossword Answer

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DESCARTES (noun)
1. French philosopher and mathematician; developed dualistic theory of mind and matter; introduced the use of coordinates to locate a point in two or three dimensions (1596-1650)
PHILOSOPHER (noun)
1. a specialist in philosophy
2. a wise person who is calm and rational; someone who lives a life of reason with equanimity

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