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Nicolas Malebranche (1638-1715) was a prominent French philosopher of the 17th century, known as one of the key figures in the development of rationalist philosophy. His thoughts have had a profound impact on subsequent philosophical thought.

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“I do not believe there is anything useful which men can know with exactitude that they cannot know by arithmetic and algebra.”

Knows Men Believe Science Knowledge Arithmetic Algebra Exactitude

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“We are made to know and love God.”

Knows Made And Love God Love

Book:Philosophical Selections: From The Search After Truth, Translated by Thomas M. Lennon and Paul J. Olscamp ; from Elucidations of The Search After Truth, Translated by Thomas M. Lennon ; from Dialogues on Metaphysics, Translated by Willis Doney ; and from Treatise on Nature and Grace, Translated by Thomas Tylor, Revised by Steven Nadler

Source: Philosophical Selections: From The Search After Truth, Translated by Thomas M. Lennon and Paul J. Olscamp ; from Elucidations of The Search After Truth, Translated by Thomas M. Lennon ; from Dialogues on Metaphysics, Translated by Willis Doney ; and from Treatise on Nature and Grace, Translated by Thomas Tylor, Revised by Steven Nadler