Foundation,
Organisation and Structure
Foundation, Organisation and Structure
When was New Acropolis founded?
Professor Jorge Ángel Livraga Rizzi founded New Acropolis in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1957. From 1992 to 2020, Delia Steinberg Guzmán acted as the International Director. Since 2020, Mr Carlos Adelantado Puchal has taken over the responsibility for the presidency of the International Organisation New Acropolis.
How does New Acropolis operate?
New Acropolis is registered in the International Register of Associations of the Kingdom of Belgium, based in Brussels, as a non-profit international association.
Our Principles
New Acropolis International
New Acropolis is an international organisation active in more than 50 countries. Learn more about its leadership and global structure:
Presidency
An elected International President leads New Acropolis.
Learn more about the International Presidency and the leaders who have shaped the organisation:
- Jorge Angel Livraga Rizzi (J.A.L) — Founder of New Acropolis, Buenos Aires, 1957.
- Delia Steinberg Guzman (D.S.G) — International Director from 1992 to 2020.
- Carlos Adelantado Puchal (J.C.A.P) — International President since 2020.
Organisation
New Acropolis operates through a decentralised structure that ensures each national association’s autonomy. Explore our international resources:
- International Centres of Studies — International Centres have been set up to study various fields of knowledge.
- Assembly Resolutions — Each year’s most current resolutions.
- International Yearbooks — Browse our annual publications and reports.
- International News — Latest news from the international website.
- Worldwide Centres — Find our main centres across the globe.
New Acropolis Australia
New Acropolis Australia is part of the International Organisation New Acropolis, a School of Philosophy dedicated to studying and practising philosophy as a way of life.
Philosophy is a practical path of self-knowledge, inner development and meaningful action in the world.
Through philosophy courses, cultural activities and volunteering, we create opportunities for people to explore timeless ideas, put them into practice and connect with a community of others who want to grow and make a meaningful impact.
Our activities are open to everyone, regardless of background or previous experience.
National Director, New Acropolis Australia
Ariel Druckman
Ariel Druckman is a philosopher, architect, and educator. His journey with New Acropolis began in Israel in 2000, where he started studying the philosophical traditions of East and West. He founded a new branch in Beer-Sheva and, a few years later, was appointed director of the Jerusalem branch. In 2014, he was appointed as National Director of New Acropolis Australia, and is based in Melbourne to this day.
Through courses, lectures and workshops, Ariel explores ethics, practical psychology, symbolism and the relevance of classical philosophy to contemporary life. His teaching encourages people to put philosophical ideas into practice, developing self-knowledge, independent thought and a greater sense of responsibility towards others.
Ariel studied architecture at Tel Aviv University and holds a Graduate Certificate in Adult and Vocational Education and Training from Deakin University. Alongside his volunteer work with New Acropolis, he teaches design and architecture at educational institutions around Melbourne.
As National Director, he works with volunteers and instructors to develop educational programmes, cultural events and volunteering initiatives. His work centres on philosophy as a way of life: an ongoing effort to cultivate character, connect ideas with actions, and contribute to a more thoughtful and humane society.
