Preface, 1604-02-05, Heinrich Nollius to Rudolph Goclenius the Elder and Nicolaus Taurellus
| Author: | Heinrich Nollius |
| Recipients: | Rudolph Goclenius the Elder Nicolaus Taurellus |
| Type: | Preface |
| Date: | 5 February 1604 |
| Place: | Ziegenhain |
| Pages: | 2 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Quote as: | https://www.theatrum-paracelsicum.com/index.php?curid=5648 |
| Editor: | Edited by Julian Paulus |
| Source: | Heinrich Nollius, Prodromi logici tractatus tres, Hanau: Wilhelm Antonius 1604, p. 9-10 [BP.Nollius.1604-01]
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| Translation: | Raw translation see below |
| Abstract: | Nollius emphasizes the importance of not just self-satisfaction in philosophical endeavors but also the approval and insights of wise and experienced scholars. He humbly requests them to review his logical work thoroughly and provide their honest feedback. Nollius expresses his eagerness to learn from their expertise, despite not having met Taurellus personally. He offers his friendship and shows great respect for their knowledge, acknowledging their ability to guide him, a young philosopher not yet 22 years old. (generated by Chat-GPT) |
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[p. 9] Ad excellentissimos huius seculi philosophos, Dn. M. Rodolphum Goclenium, philosophiæ professorem inclutum in Academia Hassiaca, & Dn. D. Nicolaum Taurellum, in Academia Altorfensi Noricorum professorem celeberrimum, amicos meos.
Non sufficit, vt quis clarissimi philosophi sibi tantum placeat, sed vt sapientibus. Quare cum sapientia à vobis eximia excolatur, in malam partem non rapietis si vestrum de hoc meo instituto iudicium petam. Oro itaque vos, vt hunc prodromum logicum, quem vobis exhibeo, beneuolè excipiatis, exceptum aspiciatis, aspectum inspiciatis, inspectum perspiciatis, perspectum ad censuram sapientiæ reuocetis, & vestrum in hoc animum mihi declaretis. Mihi nihil erit gratius, & acceptius. Et tu, Taurelle, vir præstantissime, licet à facie mihi non sis notus, non mirare, quod tuam mentem libentissi- [p. 10] mè de hoc meo labore expetam, cum tua eruditio in libris a te editis mihi satis constiterit. Patere itaque meus amicus esse, qui amicitiam vltro tibi offero, arque tu cum M. Rod[olpho] Goclenio amico meo te iam amicum ostende: id est, errorem meum si quis est in libro mihi demonstrate, & me in veritate erudite. Vobis absequar sapientibus, qui mihi nondum 22. annos nato præire queatis. Optimè vos Philosophiæ clarissima lumina valete, & me vestro amore vti frui concedite. Dabam Ziegenhainiæ, è Museo meo paterno 5. die Februario, Anno 1604.
V. A. studiosissimus M. Heinricus Nollius.
English Raw Translation
Generated by ChatGPT-4 on 31 December 2023. Attention: This translation is a machine translation by artificial intelligence. The translation has not been checked and should not be cited without additional human verification.
To the most excellent philosophers of this age, Magister Rodolphus Goclenius, the renowned professor of philosophy at the Hessian Academy, and Doctor Nicolaus Taurellus, the most famous professor at the Altdorf Academy of the Noricans, my friends.
It is not enough for someone to please themselves as the most illustrious philosopher, but to please the wise. Therefore, since wisdom is exceptionally cultivated by you, you will not take it amiss if I seek your judgment on this my endeavor. I therefore ask you to kindly receive this logical precursor, which I present to you, to look upon it favorably, to inspect what you have looked upon, to thoroughly examine what you have inspected, to bring what you have thoroughly examined to the judgment of wisdom, and to declare your mind to me on this matter. Nothing will be more gratifying and acceptable to me. And you, Taurellus, most excellent man, although you are not known to me by face, do not wonder that I eagerly seek your opinion on my work, as your erudition in the books you have published is well known to me. Therefore, allow me to be your friend, offering my friendship unasked, and you, together with my friend Mr. Rodolphus Goclenius, show yourself to be a friend: that is, if there is any error in my book, demonstrate it to me, and educate me in the truth. I will follow you, wise men, who can lead the way for me, not yet 22 years old. Farewell, most illustrious lights of Philosophy, and allow me to enjoy and use your love. Given from my paternal study in Ziegenhain on the 5th day of February, in the year 1604.
Your most devoted student, Magister Heinricus Nollius.
