Join the School of Sport with Heart (from New Acropolis) for an extraordinary journey of body, mind, and spirit through the unique series Sport and Philosophy.
Across five enriching sessions, you’ll delve deeply into the timeless Olympic Spirit, discovering how sport and philosophy work together to inspire personal growth and positive transformation.
Because both share essential values that elevate our lives — dialogue, Reasoning, Empathy, and motivation — practical sporting activities will help us internalise and cultivate these powerful virtues.
Explore the fundamental connection between athletic practice and philosophical reflection. Understand why philosophers value sports and why athletes benefit from philosophical thinking.
Readiness, Diligence, Efficiency
‘Faster’ isn’t merely about speed—it’s about mental agility, lively intelligence, and rapid comprehension. Learn to embody true athleticism by developing tolerance, honesty, resilience, and cheerful optimism, even in the face of adversity.
Enthusiasm, Inner Joy, Elegance
‘Higher’ means aiming beyond physical goals toward moral growth and inner consciousness. Discover how true victory and defeat lie within your inner experiences, enriching your character through moral clarity and ethical strength.
Resistance, Patience, Serenity
‘Stronger’ is more than physical power—it’s the courage to embrace life’s challenges with magnanimity. Learn the ancient Greek virtue of Megaloprepeia: facing life’s call with dignity, maximum effort, and unwavering grace.
Coexistence, Union, Universal Brotherhood
Bring all previous virtues together to embody the Olympic ideal of universal brotherhood. Cultivate genuine joy, a state of consciousness that unlocks inner beauty and hidden strengths, guiding you toward the highest human excellence—Areté.
Join us to discover how sport and philosophy can work together to transform your everyday life, elevating your mind, strengthening your spirit, and nurturing genuine joy and connection.
Step onto the path of the Olympic Spirit—where true victory begins.
First session: 2/8/2025
Second session: 13/9/2025
Third session: 25/10/2025
Fourth session: 6/12/2025
Fifth session: 17/1/2026
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:
28.7.25, Monday 7.30 pm
