Nicolas Malebranche published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Search After Truth (1674). The best-known is Father Malebranche His Treatise Concerning the Search After Truth (1688).
Updated September 2026
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Search After Truth (1674)
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Father Malebranche His Treatise Concerning the Search After Truth (1688)
About Nicolas Malebranche
Nicolas Malebranche was a French Oratorian Catholic priest and rationalist philosopher. In his works, he sought to synthesise the thought of St. Augustine and Descartes, in order to demonstrate the active role of God in every aspect of the world. Malebranche is best known for his doctrines of vision in God, occasionalism and ontologism.
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- How many books has Nicolas Malebranche written?
- Nicolas Malebranche published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nicolas Malebranche's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Father Malebranche His Treatise Concerning the Search After Truth.
- What is Nicolas Malebranche's last book?
- Father Malebranche His Treatise Concerning the Search After Truth (1688).
- What is Nicolas Malebranche's most famous book?
- Father Malebranche His Treatise Concerning the Search After Truth (1688) is Nicolas Malebranche's most widely read book.
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