New Acropolis offers its introductory course to philosophy, which aims to disseminate the knowledge taught by the major schools of philosophy of East and West. With its emphasis on the practical application of these teachings, New Acropolis introduces a new approach to philosophy which integrates the wisdom of cultures worldwide, and promotes a social commitment to our times.

Our programs:

Introductory Course Program:

• Natural Philosophy. Learning the art of living.
• The Human Being and the Cosmos. The seven principles of Nature.
• The Wisdom of Ancient India. The Bhagavad-Gita: the awakening of consciousness and the inner battle.
• Teachings from Tibet. Ancient texts: “The Voice of the Silence” and “The Book of the Golden Precepts”.
• Buddhist Philosophy. Life and teachings of Buddha. The Dhammapada.
• Chinese Wisdom. Confucius: ethics as the foundation of social order. Lao Tse and the achievement of harmony.
• Egypt. Ideas about life and the afterlife. Texts and teachings of Ptahotep, Ani, etc.
• Greece. The great Philosophers.
• Plato. Justice and freedom. The myth of the cave.
• Aristotle. Ethical values and the search for happiness.
• Rome. Stoic Philosophy.
• Epictetus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius. Courage and strength in the face of adversity. Inner freedom and power over oneself.
• The Neoplatonic School. Plotinus. The three approaches to wisdom: beauty, music and philosophy.
• The Human Being and Society. Factors that promote social harmony.
• The Human Being and History. Antiquity of humanity. Historical cycles. Inner youth. Can we change the world?
• Practical Psychology Exercises. Attention, memory, imagination.