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| AbstractGPT=Nollius expresses his admiration for the flourishing state of various disciplines in Germany during their era. He emphasizes his dedication to scholarly pursuits, undeterred by those who dismiss sciences as mere curiosity. Nollius argues that while philosophical studies might not directly contribute to practical inventions like milling machines, they play a crucial role in eradicating ignorance and sharpening the intellect. He draws a parallel between the pursuit of knowledge and the divine, suggesting that those devoted to learning are in alignment with the creator's intent. Nollius also reflects on the historical commitment of their forefathers to education and governance, highlighting the importance of passing down a legacy of learning and virtue. He acknowledges the personal challenges he faces, including worldly misfortunes that threaten his studies, but remains resilient in his academic endeavors. In a gesture of respect and hope for support, Nollius dedicates his intellectual work to Prince Maurice, seeking his patronage. | | AbstractGPT=Nollius expresses his admiration for the flourishing state of various disciplines in Germany during their era. He emphasizes his dedication to scholarly pursuits, undeterred by those who dismiss sciences as mere curiosity. Nollius argues that while philosophical studies might not directly contribute to practical inventions like milling machines, they play a crucial role in eradicating ignorance and sharpening the intellect. He draws a parallel between the pursuit of knowledge and the divine, suggesting that those devoted to learning are in alignment with the creator's intent. Nollius also reflects on the historical commitment of their forefathers to education and governance, highlighting the importance of passing down a legacy of learning and virtue. He acknowledges the personal challenges he faces, including worldly misfortunes that threaten his studies, but remains resilient in his academic endeavors. In a gesture of respect and hope for support, Nollius dedicates his intellectual work to Prince Maurice, seeking his patronage. | ||
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| Author=Heinrich Nollius | |||
| Recipient=Wigand Heimel; Simon Lucanus | |||
| Type=Dedication | |||
| Date=1604-02-05 | |||
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| Pages=6 | |||
| Language=lat | |||
| Editor=Julian Paulus | |||
| SourceTitle=Prodromi logici tractatus tres | |||
| SourceAuthor=Heinrich Nollius | |||
| SourcePlace=Hanau: Wilhelm Antonius | |||
| SourceDate=1604 | |||
| SourceBP=BP.Nollius.1604-01 | |||
| SourcePag=3-8 | |||
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| AbstractGPT=Nollius expresses his gratitude for the support in his studies since his youth. He discusses his journey from initially being resistant to Peripatetic (Aristotelian) logic to critically examining and finding flaws in Ramist Logic, which he initially followed. He argues that Ramist Logic, while popular and defended by its followers, lacks consistency and depth. He criticizes Ramus, the founder of this school of thought, for not providing a comprehensive and error-free philosophy but rather creating a sect for personal fame. Nollius also critiques the Ramist view of liberal arts as parts of philosophy, arguing that this view is both false and obscure. | |||
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= Notices, Editorial Remarks etc. = | = Notices, Editorial Remarks etc. = | ||
= Poems = | = Poems = | ||
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| Author=Heinrich Nollius | |||
| Recipient=Joachim Morsius | |||
| Type=Poem | | Type=Poem | ||
| Date=0 | | Date=0 | ||
| DatePresumed=1626 | | DatePresumed=1626 | ||
| Pages=1 | |||
| Language=lat | | Language=lat | ||
| SourceBP= | | Editor=Julian Paulus | ||
| AbstractGPT= | | SourceTitle=Nuncius Olympicus | ||
}} | | SourceEditor=Joachim Morsius | ||
| SourcePlace=‘Philadelphia’ | |||
| SourceDate=1629 | |||
| SourceSig=C8r | |||
| SourceBP=BP.Morsius.1626-02 | |||
| AbstractGPT=This short poem emphasizes the distinction between true wisdom and worldly knowledge. Nollius suggests that a person who loves the material world and neglects God cannot be considered truly wise. True wisdom, according to Nollius, is achieved by those who are united with philosophers through nature, God, and long experience, and are grounded in truth.}} | |||
= Letters = | = Letters = | ||
= Other Texts = | = Other Texts = | ||
Revision as of 08:21, 31 December 2023
Personal Bibliography
Dedications, Prefaces, Postfaces
- Dedication, 15 June 1601, Heinrich Nollius to Maurice, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel; Latin (Source: BP.Nollius.1601-01)
- from: Rudolph Goclenius, Themata ex philosophia deprompta pro ingenii sui modulo, Marburg: Paul Egenolff, 1601
- Nollius expresses his admiration for the flourishing state of various disciplines in Germany during their era. He emphasizes his dedication to scholarly pursuits, undeterred by those who dismiss sciences as mere curiosity. Nollius argues that while philosophical studies might not directly contribute to practical inventions like milling machines, they play a crucial role in eradicating ignorance and sharpening the intellect. He draws a parallel between the pursuit of knowledge and the divine, suggesting that those devoted to learning are in alignment with the creator's intent. Nollius also reflects on the historical commitment of their forefathers to education and governance, highlighting the importance of passing down a legacy of learning and virtue. He acknowledges the personal challenges he faces, including worldly misfortunes that threaten his studies, but remains resilient in his academic endeavors. In a gesture of respect and hope for support, Nollius dedicates his intellectual work to Prince Maurice, seeking his patronage.
- Dedication, 5 February 1604, Heinrich Nollius to Wigand Heimel and Simon Lucanus; Latin (Source: BP.Nollius.1604-01)
- from: Heinrich Nollius, Prodromi logici tractatus tres, Hanau: Wilhelm Antonius, 1604
- Nollius expresses his gratitude for the support in his studies since his youth. He discusses his journey from initially being resistant to Peripatetic (Aristotelian) logic to critically examining and finding flaws in Ramist Logic, which he initially followed. He argues that Ramist Logic, while popular and defended by its followers, lacks consistency and depth. He criticizes Ramus, the founder of this school of thought, for not providing a comprehensive and error-free philosophy but rather creating a sect for personal fame. Nollius also critiques the Ramist view of liberal arts as parts of philosophy, arguing that this view is both false and obscure.
Notices, Editorial Remarks etc.
Poems
- Poem, no date (1626), Heinrich Nollius to Joachim Morsius; Latin (Source: BP.Morsius.1626-02)
- from: Nuncius Olympicus, ed. Joachim Morsius, ‘Philadelphia’, 1629
- This short poem emphasizes the distinction between true wisdom and worldly knowledge. Nollius suggests that a person who loves the material world and neglects God cannot be considered truly wise. True wisdom, according to Nollius, is achieved by those who are united with philosophers through nature, God, and long experience, and are grounded in truth.
