Metaphysical Disquisition

...[distinguished], I think; since initially there was only a single chapter concerning it; and this when I hardly thought to say more about the others, yet I was gradually carried away to record so many points. It will be sufficient to make the articles of the Rebuttal distinct, with brief summaries placed either in the margin or at the beginning; since the same can be done regarding the others, and also regarding the Preface, or the Occasion for Writing.

  Doubtless, from this distinction and arrangement light will shine forth: especially if a Table, or index, is prefixed; if readers run through this, they may both know the substance of the work and select anything they might particularly wish to examine. Farewell, and greet our dearest friends.
Paris, June 9, 1643.