Nicolas Malebranche
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Nicolas Malebranche (August 6, 1638 – October 13, 1715) was a rationalist French 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 most famous for his doctrines of vision in God and occasionalism. A believer of God, some of his works were nevertheless placed on The Index.
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