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Nicolas Malebranche

Nicolas Malebranche
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Nicolas Malebranche was a French Oratorian Catholic priest and rationalist philosopher. In his works, he sought to synthesise the thought of St. Augustine and Descartes, in order to demonstrate the active role of God in every aspect of the world.

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  1. Kazimierz ŁyszczyńskiMarch 4, 1634 – March 30, 1689
  2. Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de MaintenonNovember 27, 1635 – April 15, 1719
  3. Joseph Glanvill1636 – November 4, 1680
  4. Carlo FontanaApril 22, 1638 – February 5, 1714
  5. Nicolas Malebranche (this page)August 6, 1638 – October 13, 1715
  6. Philippe de La HireMarch 18, 1640 – April 21, 1718

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