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Attributed to Jean d’Espagnet

The Summary of Physics Restored

A Fresh English Translation from the Complete 1653 Latin Enchiridion

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In corruptione autem generatiuâ, quæ mediocris est, fitque cum conseruatione formæ specificæ semini seu materiæ potentialiter inhærentis, non recedit sublimis ille spiritus innatus; qui cum debilis sit ac adhuc impotens calore externo excitatus moueri, simulque materiam mouere incipit, donec tandem vires potentiùs exerat, & perfectè mixtum informet.

English

In generative corruption, however, which is moderate and occurs while preserving the specific form potentially inherent in the seed or matter, that sublime inborn spirit does not withdraw. Though weak and as yet powerless, it is awakened by external heat and begins to move and at the same time to move the matter, until at last it exercises its powers more strongly and perfectly informs the mixed body.

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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