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| PART SECOND. | |
| The Principles of the Ratio Studiorum. Its Theory and Practice Viewed in the Light of Modern Educational Problems. | |
| Chapter IX. | |
| Adaptability of the Ratio Studiorum.—Prudent Conservatism. | |
| Adaptability and Adaptation | 280 |
| Necessity of Wise Conservatism | 288 |
| Lesson from Germany | 289 |
| Lesson from American Schools | 292 |
| Chapter X. | |
| The Intellectual Scope. | |
| Scope of Education: Harmonious Training of the Mind | 297 |
| Cramming in Modern Systems | 300 |
| Premature Specialization | 302 |
| Function of the College | 306 |
| Chapter XI. | |
| Prescribed Courses or Elective Studies. | |
| Electivism in the United States | 310 |
| President Eliot Censures the Jesuit Colleges for Adhering to Prescribed Courses | 311 |
| Criticism of the Elective System | 313 |
| Dangers for the Moral Training | 316 |
| Dangers for the Intellectual Training | 322 |
| Wise Election almost Impossible | 325 |
