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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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Podcast: The Virtue of Justice (Atlanta, USA)
David Hirschorn of New Acropolis of Atlanta hosts a podcast: Philosophy for Daily Living. A recent show called The Virtue of Justice focused on the interior nature of justice taught[…] -
Open-air Philosophical Practicum (Dnipro, Ukraine)
Weekend, during the month of June, of practical philosophy. Outdoor lectures, philosophical colloquia, sport, and competitions inspired by the 12 tasks of Hercules. At night, near the fireplace, there was[…] -
Reading Circle: ‘The Art of Living’ by Epictetus (Panama)
We started a new book in our Reading Circle. The response to the Stoics has been very enthusiastic, and twice a week we come together to read and reflect on[…]
Culture
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Book Diving inSaint-Exupéry and Bradbury (Ukraine)
New Acropolis organized Book Diving course. Main goal of the project – to motivate participants to read fiction, reveal philosophical ideas in writings, reflect upon described situations and characters. Fiction[…] -
Virtual event: Conquering fear and doubt (Boston, USA)
During the COVID-19 lockdown, New Acropolis Boston offered a series of virtual events to the community inspired by the philosophies of the East and West, highlighting their practical solutions for[…] -
A day of practical philosophy exercises (Australia)
In these days so difficult to meet, we live a day of practical exercises, interior and exterior, as a complement to our practical philosophy. Attendees had the opportunity to deepen[…]
Volunteering
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Eco Vitosha 2020 (Sofia, Bulgaria)
Volunteers from the New Acropolis Sofia gave start of this year’s activities dedicated to taking care of the adopted tourist trail in the Vitosha mountain. After a thorough examination they[…] -
Project in collaboration with the Government teaches young people about Heroism (Brasilia, Brazil)
A series of 12 videos made by teachers from New Acropolis were specially prepared for public school students, to help them with this difficult time of quarantine due to the[…] -
Solidarity During Lockdown (Mumbai-Pune, India)
New Acropolis hosted a series of interactive online activities called “Philosophy in Corona Days”. More than 60 sessions, each curated by members, for members, families and friends of New Acropolis[…]
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Goethe
Philosophy
Participants in our advanced program of philosophy.
Culture
Libraries with open reading programs.
Volunteering
Volunteers worldwide
LIBRARY
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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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