Robert Boyle's theory of nature, with reference to his understanding of natural laws

Argues that the theory of nature-cum-theology and the view of of natural laws of the 17th century natural philosopher, Robert Boyle, were more complex and eclectic than is usually believed. Support is given for construing Boyle as a more complex thinker than previous scholars have suggested.

Becoming at home in the natural world

This thesis links the environmental crisis with a contemporary sense of meaninglessness, which the philosopher Martin Heidegger interprets in terms of unrecognised ontological homelessness. Within his work it discerns a transitory and transformative pathway of thinking that reveals an enduring, thoughtful and holistic self-understanding and enables an authentically human response.

Descartes on the human soul : philosophy and the demands of Christian doctrine

By the 17th century Catholic orthodoxy had defined a range of propositions concerning the human soul as revealed by God and verifiable by natural reason. The writings of Rene Descartes display a consistent adherence to these orthodox propositions. The conclusion presents him as ultimately unsuccesful in convincing his contemporaries that his philosophy provided the rational demonstration of the key soul doctrines and that he was worthy of the title "Christian philosopher"