Nicolas Malebranche

French philosopher (1638–1715), known for occasionalism.

Key Contributions:

• Developed occasionalism.
• Contributed to metaphysics and theology.
• Influenced Cartesian philosophy.

Interacting Concepts & Works:

• The Search After Truth (core text)
• Descartes (primary influence)
• Leibniz (contemporary)
• Metaphysics (causation)

Record

Lived: 1638–1715

Tradition: French