Orestes Augustus Brownson / William Stephens Potts
Dangers Of Jesuit Instruction is a book written by William Stephens Potts in 1846. The book is a scathing critique of the Jesuits and their educational methods. Potts argues that Jesuit instruction is dangerous because it emphasizes blind obedience to authority over critical thinking and independent thought. He also accuses the Jesuits of promoting a narrow-minded, intolerant worldview that is hostile to progress and the pursuit of knowledge.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Jesuit instruction. Potts begins by providing a brief history of the Jesuits and their role in the Catholic Church. He then goes on to describe the Jesuit educational system, which he believes is designed to produce obedient, unquestioning followers rather than independent thinkers.Potts also discusses the Jesuits’ views on science, literature, and philosophy, arguing that they are opposed to any ideas that challenge their own narrow worldview. He accuses the Jesuits of promoting a form of intellectual tyranny that stifles creativity and innovation.Throughout the book, Potts cites numerous examples of the dangers of Jesuit instruction, including the Inquisition, the suppression of Galileo’s ideas, and the persecution of Protestants. He also argues that the Jesuits are a threat to democracy and freedom of thought.Overall, Dangers Of Jesuit Instruction is a passionate and polemical critique of the Jesuits and their educational methods. While some of Potts’ arguments may be seen as extreme or exaggerated, the book provides a valuable insight into the controversies surrounding Jesuit education in the 19th century.Comprising Sermon On Jesuit Instruction, Review Of Dr. Potts������� Sermon, And Reply To Brownson�������s Review.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.