Though the concept of an idea played a central role in 17th-century theories of mind and knowledge, philosophers were divided over the nature of ideas. This boo... » 

Though the concept of an idea played a central role in 17th-century theories of mind and knowledge, philosophers were divided over the nature of ideas. This book examines the debate between Leibniz, Malebranche and Descartes, exploring theological dimensions and implications for modern philosophy. «