Opportunity And Other Essays And Addresses (1903) - John Lancaster Spalding - Bog

Opportunity and Other Essays and Addresses is a collection of writings by John Lancaster Spalding, originally published in 1903. Spalding was an American Catholic bishop, educator, and author, and this book contains some of his most important essays and addresses on a variety of topics.The book is divided into three sections. The first section contains essays on education, including ""The Ideal of the Educated Man"" and ""The Place of the Classics in Education."" Spalding believed that education was essential for personal growth and development, and he argued that a well-rounded education should include not only practical skills but also a deep understanding of literature, history, and philosophy.The second section of the book contains essays on social and political issues, including ""The Social Mission of the Church"" and ""The Ethics of Democracy."" Spalding was a strong advocate for social justice and believed that the Catholic Church had an important role to play in promoting equality and fairness in society.The final section of the book contains a series of addresses on various topics, including ""The Catholic University"" and ""The Catholic Church and Modern Society."" These addresses reflect Spalding's deep commitment to his faith and his belief in the importance of the Catholic Church in shaping the course of modern society.Overall, Opportunity and Other Essays and Addresses is a thought-provoking collection of writings by one of the most important Catholic thinkers of the early 20th century. Spalding's ideas on education, social justice, and the role of the Catholic Church in modern society are still relevant today and make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in these topics.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.