"It is not about knowing many things, but being able to live a few." Jorge Angel Livraga
"At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love." Martin Luther King Jr.
"Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you." Thomas Jefferson
"Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one." Marcus Aurelius
"Out of clutter find simplicity. From discord find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." Albert Eistein
"It is not enough for things to be new, they must also be better." Jorge Angel Livraga
"That which does not destroy me makes me stronger." Nietzsche
OUR MISSION:
To encourage collaboration and cooperation amongst diverse groups and individuals in an
effort to make a positive change in the world today,
To offer an eclectic approach to better understand ourselves and the world around us by
applying timeless and universal principles for effective action today.
To promote the discovery of the very best within ourselves and to nurture it in others.
Since the dawn of time, philosophy has played a major role in the
development of cities, culture, and leadership. The new challenges
of our times call for the return of this source of timeless wisdom,
as a driving force in shaping a new and better futre enlightened by
humane values. For 50 years, New Acropolis has worked to revive philosophy
in the classical tradition, hence contributing to harmonize cultural
differences and offering a foundation for active and global peace.
Today, hundreds of branches in
over 45 countries around the world gather citizen-philosophers
passionate about the pursuit of human solidarity.
New Acropolis embraces and promotes principles of union inspired
by such philosophies as Pythagoreanism, Neoplatonism, Theosophy
and others, which in their time brought about real progress
in civilization.
Learn the teachings of East
and West.
Experience a dynamic and enriching
learning environment.
Apply the ancient teachings
through study, reflection, and practical exercises.
