Abstract
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>This chapter concerns the conception in Malebranche of the “natural inclinations” of our will. There is an initial brief overview of Malebranche’s psychology, which includes a distinctive mix of Cartesian and Augustinian elements. Subsequently there is a consideration of the basis for, and significance of, Malebranche’s characterization of the natural inclinations of the will as inclinations, on the one hand, and as natural, on the other. Finally, Malebranche’s account of natural inclinations is connected to his theory of motivation. Such an account is relevant to early modern debates deriving from Malebranche’s writings over whether considerations involving our own pleasure are required to motivate our actions.</jats:p>