The teaching of New Acropolis unfolds in seven cycles of classes from the introduction to the philosophies of East and West up to maieutics, one evening class per week.

Optional subjects and numerous activities complement our formation for a better individual action or action within teams.

 

Second Cycle

It is composed of three subjects, covered alternatively, in continuation to the subjects covered in the foundation course. It is necessary to have completed the foundation course in order to attend the second level of courses. The topics covered are:

1. Introduction to the wisdom of the East and West is a continuation of Philosophy of history. It attempts to answer our questions about the enigma of life through the study of the laws of nature transmitted by the Wisdoms of the East and West.

2. Psychology is a continuation of ethics. It gives some theoretical and practical bases for a better self knowledge and self mastery, in order to better express the potential of our inner being.

3. Philosophical education is a continuation of Political philosophy by giving simple keys to live as a philosopher in our daily lives while living in solidarity with others.

 

Higher Cycles

3rd cycle: The Laws of wisdom and nature Man and his energies Ecology and life of the planet
4th cycle: Anthropogenesis The origins of man
5th cycle: Cosmogenesis The origins of the Universe
6th cycle: Traditional sciences The hermetic tradition: Astrology, Alchemy The Eastern tradition: Yoga
7th cycle: Maieutics The awakening of the inner being in order to become one with oneself.

 

Optional Subjects andComplementary Courses

Practical psychology (3 levels)

• Our relationship with our Self
• The planes of the personality

Moral philosophy

• Life and death
• Good and evil
• Discernment
• Self mastery

General symbolism of civilisations and of the elements

• The symbolic function and the language of the imaginary
• Minerals, plants, animals, colours, sacred architecture, celestial bodies

Rhetoric (3 levels)

History of philosophy (4 levels)

• Ancient philosophy
• Medieval philosophy
• Modern philosophy
• Contemporary philosophy

Comparative religions (2 levels)

• The approach of the sacred
• Foundation of the unity of mankind

Philosophy of science

Metaphysical Aesthetics

The approach to Beauty through the philosophies of antiquity up to our times