What is New Acropolis?
New Acropolis is a School of Philosophy that promotes culture and practices volunteering.
The ancient term Acropolis means the Higher City. We believe that in every moment of history, we have the opportunity to build and revive an elevated dome, a summit, a pyramid within us.
We believe that philosophy is more than intellectual food for thought. We study and teach philosophy as a means to integrate science, arts, ethics and metaphysics to work towards global human development.
We believe that philosophy should be embodied and applied as a way of life, that is, as a means of accessing spiritual knowledge for both individual and collective development.
New Acropolis is an International Organisation present in more than 50 countries, acting in the fields of Philosophy, Culture, and Volunteering.
School of Philosophy in the Classical Tradition
Our inspirations are rooted in the Schools of Philosophy of the Classical Tradition, such as the fraternity of Pythagoras, Plato’s Academy, Aristotle’s Lyceum, or the Neoplatonic School of Alexandria. These schools promoted philosophy as a model of life, based on knowledge and the development of the qualities of each human being.
Our program of studies is standard to all countries and taught at successive levels. It provides an updated version of the traditional knowledge of East and West, which, together with classical humanism, combines the study of sciences, arts, religions and philosophies in a comparative and contemporary way of learning.
New Acropolis: The first steps
New Acropolis was founded in 1957. Ever since then, it has provided young people with the best kind of philosophical education – one that is suited to our modern times, independent and unrestricted by any religious, political or socio-economic influences.
Initiated by Professor Jorge Angel Livraga Rizzi, along with a group of young university teachers and students, the project soon attracted leading personalities from the arts and culture world. They aimed to bring together an idea and a movement.
At the beginning of the Seventies, the extent of its social and cultural activities led to the Association’s recognition as a state-approved organisation in Argentina. At around the same time, it continued to spread worldwide.
Join us to bring tomorrow’s change today!
The Living Philosophy course is an introduction and foundation towards living life with meaning and awareness. It brings together the thoughts of the most prominent philosophers of the East and West, especially those who left deep marks on humanity. This comparative study of philosophies does not belong to a single thinker or any particular school but is a universal human heritage. It is more than just another course; it is an opportunity to promote philosophy as a way of life and engage deeply with ideas, practice together, and develop skills in a supportive community.
Next batches:
09.09.25, Tuesday, 7:30 pm
29.09.25, Monday 7.30 pm
