ABSTRACT

First published in 1931, A Study in the Philosophy of Malebranche examines the theories which constitute the philosophical system of Malebranche. From the entire gamut of Malebranche’s works, Church specifically culls out and analyses theories pertaining to Malebranche’s vision in god; knowledge; occasionalism; and imagination and sense. These theories are embedded within Malebranche’s lifelong engagement with the works of Descartes and to some extent, St. Augustine. A philosopher often overlooked, A Study in the Philosophy of Malebranche has enduring relevance for students of philosophy and theology.

chapter |6 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 1|24 pages

A Study in the Philosophy of Malebranche

Imagination and Sense

chapter Chapter II|30 pages

Pure Spirit and the Vision of God

chapter Chapter III|16 pages

Occasionalism: Part I

chapter Chapter IV|27 pages

Occasionalism: Part II

chapter Chapter V|27 pages

The Vision in God

chapter Chapter VI|27 pages

Des Vraies et Des Fausses Idées

chapter Chapter VII|16 pages

The Response of Malebranche: Part I

chapter Chapter VIII|23 pages

The Response of Malebranche: Part II

chapter Chapter IX|17 pages

The Method

chapter Chapter X|13 pages

Perception

chapter Chapter XI|20 pages

The Will, Freedom, and Judgment

chapter Chapter XII|16 pages

Knowledge