De Incantationibus

[containing] evil, or containing more evil than good without an attached refutation The text continues from the previous page, where Gratarolo was explaining his criteria for publishing controversial books., in any field of study, and much less in our sincere Christian religion. Another reason [for the work's suppression] might seem to have been the author's style, which falls below a moderate level of elegance; however, this could easily be excused, considering both the era in which he lived and the man’s particular profession Pomponazzi was a professional philosopher and physician; Gratarolo suggests that such men prioritize technical accuracy over "elegant" or flowery literary style.. Indeed, the subject matter itself refuses to be adorned, being content merely to be taught.

But as far as I can gather by conjecture, there was another reason why no one has published this book until now: namely, that self-love philautia original: "philautia." A Greek-derived term meaning "self-love." In this context, it refers to a selfish desire to keep knowledge to oneself rather than publishing it for the public good. common to almost all men, which does not look toward the benefit of one's neighbor. I have therefore read the work through, added several notes scholia original: "scholia." These are explanatory comments or annotations provided by an editor to clarify the original author's meaning., and added some measure of polish according to my own modest ability original: "pro mea mediocritate." A common "modesty formula" used by Renaissance writers to humbly describe their own skills., without [altering] any mean-