Tag: Stoicism
‘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. […]
You can be a Stoic, too – Lectures online (Budapest, Hungary)
At the time of the new coronavirus pandemic, with dramatic changes to everyday life, preserving psychic stability is important to each and everyone. To help in this, New Acropolis Hungary […]
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 […]
