John Lancaster Spalding's moving address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Catholic University provides a profound meditation on the nature of education and its role in society. Spalding argues that education is an essential tool for promoting human flourishing and social progress, and that universities have a crucial role to play in fostering intellectual and moral development. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the philosophy and history of education.

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