Andrew Pyle
Malebranche
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415408110
- author:
- Andrew Pyle
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis, Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 6.10 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 0.90 (d)
- Genre:
- Descartes & 17th Century French Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Nicolas Malebranche was a pivotal figure in 17th-century philosophy, whose ideas had a lasting impact on rationalism and the relationship between faith and reason. This study by Andrew Pyle provides a comprehensive examination of Malebranche's central theses, including his concept of occasionalism and 'vision in God'. By exploring Malebranche's contributions to debates on physics, biology, and the nature of the soul, this book offers a nuanced understanding of his thought and its significance for scholars of philosophy, history, theology, and the Enlightenment.