Nicolas Malebranche Cong. Orat. (French: [nikɔlɑ malbrɑ̃ʃ]; 6 August 1638 – 13 October 1715) was a French Oratorian priest and rationalist philosopher. In his works he sought to synthesize the thought of St. Augustine and Descartes in order to demonstrate the active role of God in every aspect of the world. Malebranche is best known for his doctrines of Vision in God and Occasionalism. Known by many as The Occasional Philosopher a term coined by David Hume.
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