The Philosophy Of Malebranche (1921)

By William Curtis Swabey

Book Overview

The Philosophy of Malebranche is a book written by William Curtis Swabey in 1921. It is a comprehensive study of the philosophical ideas of Nicolas Malebranche, a French philosopher who lived in the 17th century. The book explores Malebranche's philosophy, which is a combination of Cartesianism and Augustinianism.Swabey's book delves into Malebranche's views on the nature of reality, the existence of God, and the relationship between the mind and body. The author examines Malebranche's theory of occasionalism, which posits that all events are caused by God and that there is no direct interaction between physical objects.The book also explores Malebranche's ideas on knowledge and perception, arguing that he believed that all knowledge comes from God and that the human mind is incapable of directly perceiving the external world. Swabey analyzes Malebranche's views on ethics and morality, highlighting his emphasis on the importance of love and charity.Overall, The Philosophy of Malebranche is an in-depth analysis of the ideas of one of the most important philosophers of the 17th century. It provides a valuable resource for scholars and students of philosophy, as well as anyone interested in the history of ideas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104321173
• ISBN13: 9781104321178
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"