Ep. 285: Nicolas Malebranche on Knowledge (Part One)

<p>On <em>Dialogues on Metaphysics and Religion</em> (1688), ch. 1-4. We walk through M's rationalist (post-Descartes, pre-Leibniz) epistemology with its surprising implications for the metaphysics of causality and the role of God in nature.</p> <p>Part two of this episode is only going to be available to you if you sign up at <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/support">partiallyexaminedlife.com/support</a> or via <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-partially-examined-life/id318345767">Apple Podcasts</a>.</p> <p>Sponsors: Go to <a href="https://audible.com/pel">audible.com/pel</a> or text pel to 500-500 for a free 30 day membership. Visit <a href="https://takethesis.com/PEL">TakeThesis.com/PEL</a> for 15% off nootropic supplements. Have a donation to charity of up to $250 matched through <a href="https://givewell.org/PEL">givewell.org/PEL</a>. Learn about St. John's College at <a href="https://sjc.edu/pel">sjc.edu/pel</a>.</p>