res cogitans
/reɪz ˈkɒdʒɪtanz/ /reɪz ˈkɒɡɪtanz/ /rɛz ˈkɒdʒɪtanz/Philosophy
noun
Substance which has or is regarded as having the power of thought; specifically (in Cartesian metaphysics) the human mind viewed as a substance distinct from the material world.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in Richard Baxter (1615–1691), ejected minister and religious writer. From post-classical Latin res cogitans from classical Latin rēs thing + cōgitāns, present participle of cōgitāre.
- be frightened (or scared) out of one's wits
- befuddle
- befuddlement
- be full bottle on
- be full of it
- be full of the joys of spring
- befurred
- beg
- begad
- began
- begat
- begemmed
- beget
- be/get carried away
- be/get liquored up
- begetter
- beggar
- beggar belief (or description)
- beggarliness
- beggarly
- beggarman
- beggar-my-neighbour
- beggars can't be choosers
- beggar's purse
- beggarticks