New Acropolis Toronto

Introductory Workshop:

Philosophy and Metaphysics Workshops




Monday January 12, 2015 - 7:30 pm

or

Wednesday January 14, 2015 - 7:30 pm



Philosophy is for idealists eager to conquer new horizons within themselves, and to build a better world made of solidarity, adventure, and hope.

Think for yourself, surpass yourself and create your way to freedom and beauty!

Be the change you want to see in the world.... because, if we change, the world changes.

Explore a different perspective through groundbreaking philosophies of East and West.


Interested in deeper exploration? Try "Discover Your Path"
13-workshops of practical philosophy.
Optional practical exercises are given to do during the week.

  • The Human Being: Introduction to Philosophy in the Classical Manner.
    The identity behind the multiple facets of the personality. Learn to recognize energy, emotions, thoughts and intuitions, to better express them in your life.
  • How to recognize and overcome inner challenges.
    Finding the right balance: Wisdom of India.
  • How can we face suffering?
    Buddhism: how we can face suffering and fear, and move beyond difficulties.
  • Discovering our inner senses
    Tibetan wisdom and how to cultivate our abilities to surpass limits.
  • Working towards a world with more justice
    Teachings of Confucius: towards an integral justice.
  • Essential values in daily life
    Teachings from Ancient Egypt.
  • How to find our place in a superficial world
    Socrates and Greek philosophy.
  • Discovering and expressing the best of oneself
    Teachings of Plato.
  • How we can develop calmness and serenity.
    The Stoics, and self-mastery.
  • The philosophy of history: destiny, evolution, cycles
    Where do we come from and where are we going? How can we build our future?
  • An international philosophical movement
    Introduction to Practical Psychology.
    New Acropolis: goals and objectives.
Plus: Video The diverse facets of philosophy applied worldwide, everyday.


These workshops can be followed by higher cycles of philosophical training:
  • Psychology
  • Wisdom of East and West
  • Compared symbolism
  • Rhetorics (3 levels)
  • History of philosophy (4 levels)
  • Compared religions
  • Philosophy of science
  • Metaphysical Aesthetics
  • Anthropogenesis
  • Cosmogenesis


Dates:

Monday January 12, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
or
Wednesday January 14, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Centre for Social Innovation
215 Spadina Avenue (Dundas/Queen)
Think Tank, 4th Floor
Map
Price: Introductory Workshop:
$5 full-time students with ID
$10 regular

Course Fee:
Full-time students with ID: $180
Regular: $240

Accepted payment methods include cash and credit card.
Inquiries: Please call 416-486-7198 or email toronto@newacropolis.ca

Please note: Workshops are held for 13 consecutive weeks. As life happens, you may miss a session; we will make every effort to ensure that you can make up any missed workshops.

"Advance Purchase" Option:
* Guarantees a seat
* Credit card payment option through secure online payment (Event Brite)


"Make a Reservation" Option:
* Pay at the door
* Valid until 7:15pm