Category: Promotion of Philosophy
“Think outside the box” – Philosophy workshop (Taipei, Taiwan)
A philosophical “Think outside the box” workshop was held at the heart of Taipei city. One opportunity to experience and practice new ways of thinking in order to address daily […]
Game of Thrones – Fantasy serie or reality to come? (Montreal, Canada)
Lecture on the decade series that everyone is talking about, The Iron Throne! Open to all, this activity allowed participants to discuss more deeply the reasons for the craze for […]
Lecture on T. G. Masaryk (Prague, Czech Republic)
In cooperation with Scauting Institute, New Acropolis organized a lecture on the first president of the Czechoslovakia T. G. Masaryk as a philosopher, not as a politician. The visitors filled […]
How Powerful is Artificial Intelligence? (London, UK)
Many people are concerned about the frightening power of algorithms, ‘big data’ and the possibility of a world so dominated by machines that humans become devalued. In a talk entitled […]
‘What values do young people need?’: Debate organized by “The Challenge of Ulysses” project (Jaén, Spain)
‘Which values do we need?’ This was the title of a debate for young people which took place at the central branch of New Acropolis Jaén. Participants in […]
What prevents us from being free … The system or ourselves? (Montreal, Canada)
New Acropolis organized this activity called, Drop of wisdom, on the concept of freedom and the factors that prevent us from being free. In the 21st century, in our democratic […]
Chivalry is very much alive in the present age! (Bangalore, India)
Public Talk on the topic ‘Bushido, the way of the Warrior’ held at New Acropolis Jayanagar branch. Bushido encapsulates a great opportunity for a right way to live. It calls […]
“Don Quixote, Life as a Metaphysical Experience” (Athens, Greece)
We were delighted to host Professor Marta Silvia Dios Sanz for a very interesting lecture titled “Don Quixote, Life as a Metaphysical Experience”. Don Quixote is an example of a […]
Tribute to courage and intelligence! (Montreal, Canada)
Women, Philosophers, Rebels and Spirituals As part of the “International Women’s Day” celebrated in several countries, New Acropolis Montréal organized a philosophical meeting on Friday, March 8, 2019 to present […]
Coffee-philosophizing: “How not to fall into the prison of time” (Santa Cruz, Bolivia)
Talk-Discussion to share ideas and advice not to fall into the “prison of time” based on Stoic philosophy. It was a pleasant evening, full of reflections and wise advice. Coffee […]
