Authors/John Hester

Dedications, Prefaces, Postfaces

• Dedication, no date (1580), John Hester to John Watson, Bischof von Winchester; English (Source: BP184)

from: John Hester, The first part of the Key of Philosophie, 1580

Hester refers to a tale from Plato's Protagoras to underscore the importance of societal unity and mutual accountability, where the strength of a community lies in its members' shared sense of justice and shame. He implies his translation amplifies this concept, offering clarity, refinement, and deeper understanding than the original writer, yet without arrogance. He shares his struggles in the process, emphasizing the valuable knowledge he gained. He admits that the subtlety of the matter makes it easier to demonstrate than explain.

• Preface, no date (1580), John Hester to the Reader; English (Source: BP184)

from: John Hester, The first part of the Key of Philosophie, 1580

• Preface 2, no date (1580), John Hester to the Reader; English (Source: BP184)

from: John Hester, The first part of the Key of Philosophie, 1580

Notices, Editorial Remarks etc.

• Notice, no date (1580), by John Hester; English (Source: BP184)

from: John Hester, The first part of the Key of Philosophie, 1580