HoP 491 Image Problems: Arnauld vs Malebranche on Ideas
From History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps by Peter Adamson
April 19, 2026 · 19 min · Episode 491
About this episode
The episode discusses Arnauld's critique of Malebranche's theory regarding the nature of ideas.
Arnauld’s attack on Malebranche’s theory of the “vision in God” leads to a nuanced debate over the nature of ideas.
People in this episode
Host: Peter Adamson
Topics covered
- philosophy
- ideas
- debate
- theory
- Arnauld
- Malebranche
Keywords
- Arnauld
- Malebranche
- vision in God
- ideas
- philosophy
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: vision in God
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