Rational Psychology

DEDICATION

...which win every point of praise original: "omne ferunt punctum"; an idiom from Horace meaning to achieve universal approval or perfection for the prudent and successful administration of the State original: "Rep."/ "Republica"; referring to the commonwealth or government. Above all, that ancestral love for the deeper sciences original: "scientiarum", through which the secrets of Nature and Art original: "Naturae ac Artis"; "Art" in this context refers to human ingenuity, technology, or alchemy are revealed, has taken such deep root in your soul that all who apply themselves to their cultivation may rightly promise themselves your most certain protection. To the entire learned world, MOST SERENE PRINCE, you will provide a truly unmistakable sign of a steadfast hope if you deign to look upon this work, which I most humbly offer, with a gracious countenance. Since you have been willing to look upon the author with favor in other matters, I rejoice in the no less certain hope that you will grant my prayer original: "voti compos reddas"; literally "to make one master of his vow," meaning to fulfill a request. In You rests the entire hope of Hesse original: "Hassiae"; the Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel: