EPISTLE.

...my own, I do not claim that there are no errors in it. Secondly, I ask that those things which are either missing, not fully finished, or require further explanation might be added, perfected, and clarified—either by yourselves, or at least by me after I have been alerted by you.

Finally, this work contains arguments proving that God exists original: "Deum esse" and that the human mind is distinct from the body original: "mentemque a corpore aliam esse". Once these arguments have been brought to the level of clarity that I am confident they can reach—so that they ought to be regarded as perfectly accurate demonstrations original: "Demonstrationibus." In 17th-century philosophy, a "demonstration" was a logical proof so certain and rigorous that its conclusion could not be doubted.—I hope you will be willing to declare and publicly testify to this fact.

I have no doubt, I say, that if this is done, all the errors that have ever existed regarding these questions will soon be erased from human minds. For truth original: "Veritas" itself will easily ensure that other talented and learned people will agree with your judgment. And the authority...