The metaphysics of 18th century natural religion
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Thomas John Curtin, 'The metaphysics of 18th century natural religion', [thesis], Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Philosophy Department, 2011, pp 172Download Item:
Abstract:
The main focus of this dissertation concerns the influence that Malebranche's
conception of causation, which understands causal power in terms of absolute
necessity, had upon the writings of George Berkeley and David Hume, and the
specific manner in which each philosopher responds to that conception within the
context of natural religion. I argue for two main claims. First, that Berkeley rejects
Malebranche's conception of a true cause and defines causal power in terms of
volition in order to shelter his natural religion from the threat he foresaw in the
modeling of causation upon absolute necessity.
Author: Curtin, Thomas John
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