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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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Way of the Warrior: Martial Arts as a Way of Life (London, UK)
In a talk given by Chee Kong Yeung, a Teacher of Pak Mei Kung Fu, the speaker explained that being a practitioner of a martial art is to be a[…] -
“Think outside the box” – Philosophy workshop (Taipei, Taiwan)
A philosophical “Think outside the box” workshop was held at the heart of Taipei city. One opportunity to experience and practice new ways of thinking in order to address daily[…] -
Game of Thrones – Fantasy serie or reality to come? (Montreal, Canada)
Lecture on the decade series that everyone is talking about, The Iron Throne! Open to all, this activity allowed participants to discuss more deeply the reasons for the craze for[…]
Culture
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Philosophical Practice of Oratory (Yokohama, Japan)
Practice of Oratory in the course for instructors. -
Archery training (Prague, Czech Republic)
Spring archery training in the Prague’s fields . The budding athletes not only improved their archery skills but also trained their physical fitness, posture as well as attention and concentration.[…] -
A Dialogue with Rumi (Australia)
Jalal a Din Rumi said: “Love is the bridge between you and everything.” During the Night the Rumi’s words assisted building a bridge beyond the separations, Amir’s Kaveh music and[…]
Volunteering
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“Travel with a cause” (Sofia, Bulgaria)
Volunteers from the New Acropolis organized the first “Travel with a cause” event in help of people in need in the Bulgarian villages in Pleven municipality. The participants visited 10[…] -
A trip to natural park Scherbakovskiy (Volgograd, Russia)
The reason was cleaning up the banks of the Volga river In the beginning of June in the context of national action “Pure water”. The park is known for its[…] -
Being a volunteer: Why? (Montreal, Canada)
Lecture presented by New Acropolis on the meaning and purpose of volunteering in the 21st century. The world today is changing rapidly and we face many economic, social or environmental[…]
Man has the size of that which dares to do.
Jorge A. Livraga
Philosophy
Participants in our advanced program of philosophy.
Culture
Libraries with open reading programs.
Volunteering
Volunteers worldwide
LIBRARY
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Monkey – Journey to the West
Those of you from a vintage era may remember the 1970’s Japanese TV show Monkey. It was the first time this Chinese novel from the Ming dynasty was brought to a mass Western audience and gathered a cult following. It provided a glimpse into a foreign land where you could enter a world of fantasy, […]
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Should the Focus of Education Shift from Knowledge to Wisdom?
The concept of wisdom is deeply rooted in human history. It has been considered a virtue in all the great philosophical and religious traditions, from Pythagoras to Plato, Aristotle and Confucius, and from Christianity to Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Taoism and Hinduism. But although the literature on wisdom goes back to the early days of humanity, […]
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Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasion
“I have a dream…”, “In this grave hour…”, “I do not come here as an advocate…” – the first lines of some of the greatest speeches that shaped the history of the 20th century. Rhetoric as the art of persuasion has always played an important role within societies. It is the main tool in all […]
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Bill Viola / Michelangelo: Life, Death, Rebirth
What is life, what is death, is there a rebirth? These are the big questions arising with the first spark of self-awareness. But what are the answers? A recent exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts entitled Bill Viola / Michelangelo: Life, Death, Rebirth displayed some of the finest drawings by versatile renaissance artist Michelangelo […]
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