Biography

Frenchman Nicolas Malebranche was born in 1638. During his lifetime, Malebranche wore many hats, including mathematician, philosopher, author, scientist, and priest. He endeavored to explore various philosophies and beliefs to synthesize how clearly God is active in all aspects of life. It would take pages to go into the depths Malebranche thought through. For our introductory purposes, let us say he was a rationalist and a Trinitarian as he thought about God's Love, Original Sin, and the Incarnation. His conclusions set forth the doctrines of occasionalism and ontologism. One of his legacy books is The Search for Truth (1674). Malebranche died in October of 1715 in Paris.

Wailand Groenendyk
CCEL Staff Writer