Tag: Philosophy
How to overcome stress and pressure in daily life (Taipei, Taiwan)
A practical philosophy activity was held in PuiBei cafe to learn and practice how to deal with our daily stress and pressure. We learned about transforming it into healthy tension […]
Gandhi. The strength of the roots (Portugal)
In the auditorium of the Municipal Library of Oeiras, in the context of a commemoration of World Philosophy Day, a Colloquium dedicated to the figure of Gandhi on the 150th […]
Talk on ‘Aldous Huxley and the Perennial Philosophy’ (London, UK)
Jules Evans, lecturer, broadcaster and author of several books on Philosophy, explained the topic of Perennial Philosophy and engaged the audience with his charismatic and down to earth approach. He […]
The Night of Philosophers (Győr, Hungary)
The seventh Night of Philosphers On World Philosophy Day. This time its motto was “The pursuit of the Good is a universal human trait”. The programme focused on virtues as […]
Lecture “Mahatma Gandhi. Five Rules of Life.” 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi (St. Petersburg, Russia)
Lecture “Mahatma Gandhi. Five Rules of Life” to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Participants learned about the five rules that shaped the life of one of the most […]
How Philosophy Can Change Your Life (USA)
David Hirschorn and Carolyn McGuire spoke on the life changing benefits of philosophy and on the ancient Greek philosophical teaching of eudamonia or happiness.
Night walk along the Sierra de Palmela (Lisbon, Portugal)
Night walk through the Sierra de Palmela-Louro, near Lisbon, with the aim of observing fireflies in their nocturnal mating dance. This activity was led by Ana Nunes, volunteer of New […]
Gandhi – Non violence philosophy workshop (Taiwan)
Celebrating Gandhi’s 150 year birthday – at ‘Mau’s cafe’, Taipei Inspired by Gandhi’s legacy and example we learned how can we breakout of the violence circle by raising our awareness […]
Experiments with Truth – Honouring Gandhi (Budapest, Hungary)
Gandhi’s name and influence are well-known in Hungary, but his life and principles are rarely talked about. With the 150th anniversary of his birth approaching, the New Acropolis School of […]
Are we all “Truman” ? A lecture inspired by the “Truman Show” (Taiwan)
A lecture inspired by the “Truman Show” was held at Mao Cafe in Taipei. We followed the hero’s journey from discovering, resistance raised by voices within and without. Together explored […]
