Practical Philosophy of East and West

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New Acropolis is an educational charity working in the fields of philosophy, culture and volunteering. Its aim is to revive the practical and timeless aspect of philosophy as a means of individual and collective renewal and transformation. Philosophy, in its original meaning is the love of wisdom and the quest to understand the underlying principles of life. In this sense, we are all philosophers, we all have questions and we all have the intuition that there are answers to be found. Get inspired by the great philosophical ideas that have stood the test of time. Every civilization has passed on to us its knowledge and experience of the essential laws of life. A systematic and comparative study of this vast heritage enables us to discover the universal and timeless wisdom that has formed characters, shaped visions of the future and enabled men and women to meet the challenges of their time. Philosophy as a way of life is an education for head, heart and hands. It develops both the higher human potential as well as the practical skills needed to meet the challenges of today and to create a better society for the next generation.

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Workshop: The Sacred Geometry of Sound
Sat, Jun 20 · 2:45 PM BST
New Acropolis cultural Association, 18 Compton Terrace, London, al, GB
This is a paid event, tickets available here via eventbrite.
3-hour workshop will explore how the harmonious intervals of music serve as a model for universal structural principles.

There is a long history of connection between music, mathematics, science and philosophy. From the ancient idea of the music of the spheres to the cosmological reflections of Kepler, Leibniz, Fludd, Newton and later thinkers such as Hans Kayser, sound and harmony have been understood not only as a musical phenomenon, but as a geometrical pattern inherent in nature. Myths across many cultures also express the concept that the universe was created by sound, and according to modern quantum field theory matter and energy fundamentally behave like vibrating waves.

The aim of this workshop is to share these ideas with a wider audience and popularize the interdisciplinary field called harmonic research or harmonics, in which the harmonious intervals of music serve as a model for universal structural principles.

Content:
- Fundamental harmonic principles in music and mathematics, including practical demonstrations on the monochord
- Harmonic proportions in nature and architecture
- The concept of harmony as a universal organizing principle and how we can apply this to our individual and collective lives
The workshop leader, Sabine Leitner, has an MA in music and completed the 2-year course 'Fundamental Research into Harmonics' at the Hans Kayser Institute at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna (1990-1992). She also has an MA in Philosophy and an MA in Leadership Coaching. She is the director of the New Acropolis School of Philosophy in London.
This workshop has been organized to celebrate the International Day of Music and to promote the theme of 'Philosophy and Science'.

Admission: £50 (concessions £30)
There will be 2 breaks of 15 minutes (refreshments included in the price)
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