n. a metaphor conceptualized by U.S.cognitive scientist and philosopher Daniel Dennett (1942- ). It challenged the rationale behind Cartesian dualism, pointing out what would remain of Descartes' original model were it to be removed - that is, all but a tiny theater tended to by a homunculus.
Cite this page: N., Pam M.S., "CARTESIAN THEATER," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/cartesian-theater/ (accessed February 11, 2020).
