Nicolas Malebranche, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Nicolas Malebranche

philosopher

Date of Birth: 06-Aug-1638

Place of Birth: Paris, Île-de-France, France

Date of Death: 13-Oct-1715

Profession: writer, theologian, philosopher

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Nicolas Malebranche, Oratory of Jesus (; French: [nik?l? malbr?~?]; 6 August 1638 – 13 October 1715), was a French Oratorian priest and rationalist 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 best known for his doctrines of vision in God, occasionalism and ontologism.