New Acropolis UK is a registered educational charity and part of an international network of affiliated organisations in more than 50 countries, working in the fields of Philosophy, Culture and Volunteering.
Our purpose is to provide a holistic philosophical education which can help human beings to understand and develop themselves and encourage people to work together in order to meet the challenges of our times.
We understand philosophy in its classical sense as philo-sophia – love of wisdom. Wisdom is practical and active rather than purely intellectual. It is knowing how to act, knowing what is 'good' and knowing which ends are worth striving for.
Philosophy
Comparative study and a way of life aligned with our highest values
Culture
To bring out the best in all human beings
Volunteering
To act because it is right and not becasuse it is profitable
Philosophies of East & West
18-week Foundation Course
This 18-week foundation course will introduce you to the major concepts of Eastern and Western Philosophy, exploring their relevance and practical application for daily living.
Upcoming Courses & Events
Seminar
Sat 13 of April - 11 AM
Why do we suffer? Understanding what life’s difficulties can teach us about being human.
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