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Philosophy
Philosophy, when it is practical, is educational. It helps us to know ourselves and to improve ourselves. To be a philosopher is a way of life committed to the best aspirations of humanity. Read More
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Volunteering
Volunteering is the natural expression of a spirit of union with life and humanity, which manifests in the practice of values such as unselfishness, commitment and striving for the common good. Read More
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Philosophy
Philosophy, when it is practical, is educational. It helps us to know ourselves and to improve ourselves. To be a philosopher is a way of life committed to the best aspirations of humanity. Read More
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Volunteering
Volunteering is the natural expression of a spirit of union with life and humanity, which manifests in the practice of values such as unselfishness, commitment and striving for the common good. Read More
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Volunteering
Volunteering is the natural expression of a spirit of union with life and humanity, which manifests in the practice of values such as unselfishness, commitment and striving for the common good. Read More
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Philosophy
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Online seminar: “Stoicism. The philosophy for difficult times” (Belgrano, Argentina)
Seminar- carried out through a virtual platform – about Stoic philosophy Professor Gloria Ramela spoke about the Stoa philosophers: Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, and their philosophy and teachings for[…] -
Online event: “Experiencing a sense of belonging” (South Korea)
In days of social distancing that has become a part of the daily routine, a sense of belonging has become lacking and more vital than ever. In this session we[…] -
Philosophy in times of crisis (Guatemala)
This online talk aimed to provide attendees with practical tools, based on classical philosophers, to better experience the present moment. Participants were able to clarify some doubts and take home[…]
Culture
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Lecture: “Philosophy of Happiness” (Split, Croatia)
Lecture “Philosophy of Happiness” highlighted the different views on the notion of happiness. Audience had the opportunity to hear the teachings of different philosophers to the questions like why do[…] -
Presentation “Harry Potter” (Cyprus)
We realized a presentation on the book and movie series “Harry Potter”. Talking about two parallel and yet so different wolds, the world of magic and real one, we discover[…] -
Virtual Chess Championship (Peru)
The Promotion of Culture dept organized the First Virtual Chess Championship aimed at volunteer members from all over the country. During one morning more than 150 games were held where[…]
Volunteering
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Ecological clean-up (Liberec, Czech Republic)
As part of the initiative “Clean Czech Republic – Clean the world”, New Acropolis Liberec organized a clean-up of the city with fifty volunteers. […] -
Our volunteers participate in the #HamburguejasChallenge (Santa Cruz, Bolivia)
Volunteers and friends of New Acropolis Santa Cruz joined the “Solidarity Burgers” initiative, preparing nutritious lentil burgers that were distributed to the communities in districts 14, 6, and 7. In[…] -
Food Drive (Guatemala)
The Guatemala Zone 1 New Acropolis Center organized a food drive for people – who, given the quarantine situation in the country, are in greatest need. Volunteers donated food and[…]
Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.
Epicurus
Philosophy
Participants in our advanced program of philosophy.
Culture
Libraries with open reading programs.
Volunteering
Volunteers worldwide
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Terra Preta, the Black Earth upon which Civilisations were Built
“Agriculture is the noblest of all alchemy; for it turns the earth, and even manure, into gold, conferring upon its cultivator the additional reward of health.” – Hebrew proverb In 1542, a Spanish conquistador named Francisco de Orellana set sail along the Amazon river with a group of his fellow countrymen, looking high and low […]
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Anne Conway: the Ultimate Unity of Spirit and Matter
Seventeenth century England was a time of conflict and rapid change, and it is under such conditions that Countess Anne Conway, one of the few female philosophers of her time, developed her clarity of vision and influence. From her home at Ragley Hall and mostly through letters, Anne Conway was in continuous dialogue with the […]
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Paracelsus: the Five Causes of Disease
As we are at present living in the throes of a worldwide disease, it might be interesting to look at other possible causes than the ones we are familiar with from the news bulletins. This esoteric perspective comes to us from a late medieval/renaissance doctor, alchemist, astrologer and general philanthropist (lover of humanity), known by […]
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The High City of Troy
Long ago at the dawn of history, on a distant seashore near the sacred Mount Ida, stood a marvellous city, the walls of which were built by the gods themselves. It was there that Poseidon and Apollo did their penance labouring for king Laomedon on the orders of the great Zeus. The city was Ilium […]
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