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An Essay Towards the Theory of the Ideal or Intelligible World
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  • John Norris, bronze sculpture by Sir Henry Cheers, 1756
    John Norris

    Norris’ most significant work, An Essay Towards the Theory of the Ideal or Intelligible World (1701–04), treats the intelligible world in two parts: first, in itself, and second, in relation to human understanding. This work is a complete exposition of the views of Malebranche and refutes the assertions of


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    Norris’ most significant work, An Essay Towards the Theory of the Ideal or Intelligible World (1701–04), treats the intelligible world in two parts: first, in itself, and second, in relation to human understanding. This work is a complete exposition of the views of Malebranche and refutes the assertions of


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