Tag: Stoicism
Connections between Stoicism and Taoism, conference as part of World Philosophy Day (Brussels, Belgium)
On November 21st, New Acropolis Brussels welcomed a numerous audience to Harold Gueibe’s captivating lecture on the little-known connections between Stoicism and Taoism. The auditorium, filled with philosophy enthusiasts, wisdom […]
World Philosophy Day – Stoic Practices for Resilience (Chicago, USA)
In celebration of World Philosophy Day 2023 Volunteers of New Acropolis Chicago invited the public to a talk and experience of practices and key ideas from the Stoic philosophical tradition, […]
‘The Stoic vaccine’ 3rd dose: Freedom – Philosophical workshop (Taipei, Taiwan)
In the third workshop learning about Stoic wisdom we encountered the concept of “Freedom”. We discovered what kind of freedom does not relay on external circumstances and although not easy […]
‘The Stoic vaccine’ 2nd dose: Serenity – Philosophical workshop (Taipei, Taiwan)
In the second workshop learning about Stoic wisdom we encountered the Stoic peaceful state of mind and tried to apply it in a playful exercise. We observed our emotions and […]
‘The Stoic vaccine’ 1st dose: Simplicity – Philosophical workshop (Taipei, Taiwan)
In these uncertain times and rapid changes we turned back to the Stoic wisdom for practical tools that can help us in facing our ever-changing reality. In the first workshop […]
Stronger – 3 Stoic Keys to Resilience and Well-Being (Chicago, USA)
New Acropolis Chicago hosted a lecture about Strength from the Stoic point of view. The lecture explored 3 ideas from Stoic philosophy that can help us nurture resilience and mental […]
Epictetus and How to Resist (Sofia, Bulgaria)
New Acropolis organized and held its next public online lecture which this time was dedicated to the remarkable Epictetus. The participants immersed into his rich philosophic legacy and learned how […]
Stoic Week: Above All Be Good (Chicago, USA)
New Acropolis hosted a Stoic week event with the launch of the book, “Above All Be Good”, written by the director of the school, Gilad Sommer. In a talk about […]
Celebration of Marcus Aurelius’ 1900th Birthday (Chicago, USA)
“Live in harmony with everything around you, and love – without reservations and conditions – those with whom you work.” (Marcus Aurelius) New Acropolis hosted a celebration for Marcus Aurelius’s […]
Stoics in quarantine – Lecture online (Szeged, Hungary)
The pandemic is causing a global crisis that has a noticeable impact on our lives. Dr. Ferenc Havasi delivered his presentation on the stoic attitude to life in April online. […]
