BY PIERRE POIRET, P. The "P" likely stands for Philosophus (Philosopher) or Presbyter (Pastor/Priest).

RATIONAL

THOUGHTS

CONCERNING

GOD, THE SOUL, AND EVIL

IN FOUR BOOKS.

In Which

Are contained what DESCARTES René Descartes (1596–1650), the French philosopher whose "Cartesian" system revolutionized European thought, and his followers, thought well or otherwise regarding these matters,

as well as the more certain foundations of all PHILOSOPHY, and especially

a truer version of all METAPHYSICS Metaphysics: The branch of philosophy that examines the fundamental nature of reality, including the relationship between mind and matter.

A woodcut printer's mark depicting the goddess Minerva standing beside an olive tree. She is wearing a helmet and holding a shield. A scroll entwined around the tree and the goddess bears the motto "NOT BEYOND THE OLIVE TREES" Original Latin: "NE EXTRA OLEAS." This was a common motto for the Elzevir family, suggesting one should not stray beyond the boundaries of wisdom or the "turning post" of a race. A small owl, a symbol of wisdom, is perched on the ground at the foot of the tree.

AMSTERDAM,

By DANIEL ELZEVIR Daniel Elzevir (1626–1680) was a member of the famous Dutch printing dynasty known for their elegant, high-quality editions of scholarly works.,

Rational Thoughts on God, the Soul, and Evil