The Summary of Physics Restored

Name: The Summary of Physics Restored
Author: Attributed to Jean d’Espagnet

A Fresh English Translation from the Complete 1653 Latin Enchiridion

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Mundus est quasi opus fabrile in orbem giratum: partes eius quasi cathenae annuli se mutuis amplexibus stringentes: Natura tanquam vicaria in medio sita, rerum vices exercens: Opifex ubique praesens quasi faber attritas continuò reparans.

English

The world is like a craftsman's work turned into a circle; its parts are like the links of a chain, clasping one another in mutual embraces. Nature sits in their midst as deputy, administering the changes of things, while the maker is present everywhere like a craftsman continually repairing the worn links.

About This Reading Edition

The complete 1653 Enchiridion physicae restitutae, conventionally attributed to Jean d’Espagnet, with Latin and a fresh English translation, all 245 canons, the title and maxim, address to students, epigram, original marginalia, 140 modern annotations and the complete supplied Diotimos study apparatus.

Historical Text and Translation

Anonymous, Enchiridion physicae restitutae. Geneva: Jean-Antoine and Samuel de Tournes, 1653. ETH-Bibliothek Zürich, Rar 4790; digitised by e-rara, doi:10.3931/e-rara-21407. Conventionally attributed to Jean d’Espagnet; the original title page is anonymous.

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The historical Latin text is a public-domain work. The supplied 2026 fresh English translation, readable Latin transcription and Diotimos editorial material are published with the site owner’s authorization.