New Acropolis Slovakia drew from the richness of Western philosophy during a lecture titled Treasury of the West. The audience recalled how Plato contributed to the knowledge of mankind; the wisdom of Socrates, the philosophy of the Stoics, and the ideas of Pythagoras and Aristotle. The lecture was enriched by reading quotes and passages from ancient works. The lecturer offered the audience gems of Western philosophy, which even today help people to be stronger, more free and responsible.