Acropolis News

New Acropolis Cordoba presented a two-day seminar on pre-Columbian cultures, including the Inca, Maya, and Aztec.
Students, teachers and participants in general deepened their understanding of Symbology, of the organization of societies and of the human values that native Americans had cultivated.

New Acropolis Alicante had the opportunity to celebrate the uninterrupted reading of the first novel in Spanish, Don Quixote, which annually commemorates Book Day. This tradition celebrated its twelfth anniversary receiving excellent reception on the part of the public given participants’ extensive and enthusiastic participation in the readings. Some of the witty and wise reflections bequeathed by the great Cervantes have been transcribed with fountain pen by the activity’s participants.

This type of event format was organized for the first time and became a very creative experiment: excerpts were projected on a large screen, and texts were provided to attendees who read the stories aloud by parts. After that, discussion, questions, comments and debate….

This way of relating to the texts helps to understand the story in a deeper way, to analyze it from different points of view and discover alternative perspectives which others provide.

Workshop on Buddhism and meditation presented by Thai Buddhist monk Luang Phi John, Member of the Committee of Peace Revolution, in the auditorium of New Acropolis Tegucigalpa.

Within the context of Buddhist philosophy, the workshop focused on meditation techniques to foster the culture of peace.

A lecture was held on the spirit of Japan at New Acropolis Constanza: a doorway to the world in which interest in external achievements is harmoniously combined with inner achievements to form the human character, and in which courage, honesty, patience and selfless action are core values.

In the starkness of the Japanese archipelago, great souls have found a guide in the rules of honor of the Samurai code, an excellent example of moral principles and of living life with dignity and honor.

If the study of science and philosophy was united until the disappearance of the library of Alexandria, what remains of that relationship?
To address this issue New Acropolis invited several speakers: Francisco Javier Pérez de la Cruz, physician and philosopher, Ana Díaz Sierra, geologist and philosopher, Bernardo Souvirón Guijo, Professor of languages and classical cultures, José Luis San Miguel de Pablos, geologist, and doctor of philosophy and Harry Costin, philosopher, and specialist in education and international relations.

The presentations focused on topics as diverse as string theory, and the philosophical approaches that its assumptions incite: the origins of science in magic, the magna science; the relationship between science, myth and philosophy; between science and consciousness; and science and truth.

Approaches focused on the role that the human being exerts in the different facets of the development of science and his incessant search for a meaning to life. Following the presentations, participants shared thoughts and insights and asked questions, a great opportunity to ‘philosophize’ with the speakers on the themes discussed throughout the event.

New Acropolis organized a workshop on designing household products from natural substances and in ways more respectful towards the environment. An opportunity to educate attendees about the consequences of the use of certain products that are currently sold on the market, with regards to the environment and health. Participants also learned how to make cheaper cleaning products which they brought home.
This is a first step towards a more responsible and respectful attitude in the world promoted by New Acropolis.