First published in 1903, this book provides a detailed examination of the educational methods and philosophies of the Society of Jesus, popularly known as the Jesuits. Drawing on his own experiences as a Jesuit educator, Magevney explores the role of religion in education, the importance of individual attention, and the benefits of a classical education. His insights remain relevant to educators today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.