Myth & Identity: Being a Daily Hero
As old as humanity itself, the heroic myths have inspired and guided us through the ages. Such myths encouraged an individual to pursue authentic living in its most profound way. Being a model of understanding for the journey of consciousness, the myths teach us what freedom is and how we can find the courage to […]
The Art of Happiness according to Socrates
Free Talk & Philosophy Cafe Roundtable When Socrates invites us to discover happiness it’s an invitation to extract lessons from the crises of life, learning the art of inner dialogue and taking responsibility for ourselves through inner work. This philosophical approach to the pursuit of happiness continues to be relevant today in a world, where despite […]
An Evening with Philosophy – Socrates & The Power of Dialogue
An Evening with Philosophy – Socrates & The Power of Dialogue | 7.30pm Socrates was famous for his ability and skill to open a door to a new understanding of life, in all its facets. Not through an imposition of his ideas, but through a method called ‘dialogue’. The dialogue is an exchange that creates a […]
World Philosophy Day | The Power of Imagination & Symbolism
By celebrating World Philosophy Day each year, on the third Thursday of November, UNESCO underlines the enduring value of philosophy for the development of human thought, for each culture and for each individual. With this emphasis, New Acropolis engages as a school of philosophy in the classical tradition in sharing a vision of philosophy as […]
World Philosophy Day – The Symbolic Psychology of Jung
From Dreams to Myths, from Alchemy to Synchronicity – few figures of the 20th century delved into the realms of the symbolic psyche quite like Carl Gustav Jung. Join us in celebration of World Philosophy Day as we explore the rich dimension of symbolism uniquely captured by the writings of the renowned psychologist.
World Philosophy Day – The Power of Imagination & Symbolism
By celebrating World Philosophy Day each year, on the third Thursday of November, UNESCO underlines the enduring value of philosophy for the development of human thought, for each culture and for each individual. With this emphasis, New Acropolis engages as a school of philosophy in the classical tradition in sharing a vision of philosophy as […]
Learning to Live in Solidarity
Learning to Live in Solidarity – Inspired by Eastern Philosophy | 4pm It seems that one of the timeless pursuits of humanity is learning to live in solidarity with one another and nature. Even in the 21st century we are looking for valid solutions to overcome separatism, conflict and violence. Ancient teachings suggest that to […]
Little Secrets to a Greater Life
“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” – Aristotle According to Aristotle and Confucius, a political community is not just the collection of its members/citizens. It must care about the ‘Good Life’, concerned with the virtue and moral education of its citizens. They suggest that the realisation of the highest in the […]
Philosophical Practices for a Good Life
Stoicism gives us practical advice on how to apply wisdom in our daily life. Its philosophy offers a way of life that allows us to be better, live better and face the demands of modern times with an inner potential of being, not simply with external solutions. How can we practice this inner attitude daily? […]
How to Live the Heroic Myth
Part three of The How To Live Series! As old as humanity itself, the heroic myth has inspired and guided us through the ages. A model of understanding for the journey of consciousness, what can we learn from such ancient wisdom that can help us in our modern challenges? Drawing from the immense legacy of […]