EPISTLE.

...to attack original: "impugnare," from the previous page's catchword the most excellent truths just to hunt for a reputation for cleverness. And for that reason, whatever my arguments may be worth, since they concern Philosophy, I do not hope to accomplish anything of great value through them unless you support me with your patronage.

But because such a high opinion of your Faculty is rooted in everyone's minds, and the name of the SORBONNE The theological faculty of the University of Paris, then the highest authority in the Catholic world for judging doctrine. holds such great authority—not only because in matters of faith no society since the sacred Councils has ever been so highly trusted as yours, but also because in human Philosophy there is thought to be no place with greater insight and solidity, nor greater integrity and wisdom for passing judgment—I do not doubt that if you deign to take this writing under your care, it will have a great impact. First, I ask that it be corrected by you; for I am mindful not only of my human fallibility original: "humanitatis", but especially of my ignorance...