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Nicolas Malebranche

Nicolas Malebranche (1638–1715) was a French philosopher, writer and theologian.

Also recorded as Nicholas Malebranche.

Overview

Born at Paris in 1638, died at Paris in 1715.

In detail

Nicolas Malebranche studied at University of Paris and Collège de la Marche. Charles René Reyneau, Jean Prestet and Pierre Raymond de Montmort are recorded as having studied under Nicolas Malebranche. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is philosophy. The authority associates the name with occasionalism. René Descartes and Augustine of Hippo are recorded as an influence.

Membership is recorded of French Academy of Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are Search after Truth, Treatise on nature and grace and Entretiens sur la metaphysique et sur la religion.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Nicolas Malebranche”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q309818: Nicolas Malebranche

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