Ep. 286: Malebranche on Causality and Theology (Part One)

<p>On <em>Dialogues on Metaphysics and Religion</em> (1688), dialogues 5-7.</p> <p>We get clearer on M's rationalist epistemology and into his occasionalist theory of causality. Is M's theory as archaic as its theology makes it sound?</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: Find a doctor fast with the free Zocdoc app at <a href="https://zocdoc.com/PEL">zocdoc.com/PEL</a>. Visit <a href="https://takethesis.com/PEL">TakeThesis.com/PEL</a> for 15% off nootropic supplements. Get $130 off meal delivery and free shipping at <a href="https://greenchef.com/pel130">GreenChef.com/pel130</a>, code pel130. Get 30 days free VPN at <a href="https://surfshark.deals/PEL">SurfShark.deals/PEL</a>. Learn about St. John's College at <a href="https://sjc.edu/pel">sjc.edu/pel</a>.</p>