In this thought-provoking address, Bishop Elliott offers a compelling defense of the value of a broad liberal education and the importance of intellectual curiosity. Drawing on the classical tradition and his own experience as a scholar and educator, Elliott paints a powerful picture of the transformative potential of a liberal arts education. This book is a must-read for anyone concerned with the future of education and intellectual life in America. 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.