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131Cartesianism — See Cartesian. * * * Philosophical tradition derived from the philosophy of René Descartes. A form of rationalism, Cartesianism upholds a metaphysical dualism of two finite substances, mind and matter. The essence of mind is thinking; the essence …
132stage-struck — [stāj′struk΄] adj. having an intense desire to be associated with the theater, esp. to be an actor or actress * * * stage struck (stājʹstrŭk ) adj. Enthralled by the theater or intensely eager for a career in acting. * * * …
