About us
An opportunity to meet in a dynamic environment to discuss the big ideas of Life. New Acropolis School of Philosophy hosts regular events and weekly classes for sharing, exploring and practicing philosophy together.
Our membership is as eclectic as our subjects and, coming from all walks of life, we strive to come together as a community inspired to improve ourselves and the world around us.
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Giants in the Field - Albert Einstein & Marie Curie
31 Parnell Pl, 31 Parnell Place, Cork, IECover charge €5
- payable at the door but space is limited so advanced booking is advised - book now at Eventbrite
The first instalment of our Philosophy & Science series for 2026 will take a look at two of the giants of scientific discovery in the 20th century, Albert Einstein and Marie Curie.
Having established themselves as significant figures of scientific history their contributions helped to define the 20th century. But what of their stories? What was their vision of life and what human qualities helped them dare to break from convention and establish a new understanding of the world we live in?
3 attendees - €5.00
Fallacies of the Zeitgeist - Misunderstandings of Scientific Ideas
31 Parnell Pl, 31 Parnell Place, Cork, IECover charge €5
- payable at the door but space is limited so advanced booking is advised - book now at Eventbrite
Part two of our Philosophy & Science series will explore some of the common misconceptions of mainstream science.
Ideas such as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, The Selfish Gene, and Darwinian Evolution have become so prevalent that we take for granted we understand them, but what we think they mean versus what they actually represent can be more different than we realise.
Key to the scientific approach is humility, to accept what we know and do not know and to seek the truth with objectivity and a deep desire to understand.
Tea/coffee refreshments included in cover charge
Places limited, advanced booking recommended.2 attendees - €5.00
Magic in the Renaissance - A Vision Beyond the Material
31 Parnell Pl, 31 Parnell Place, Cork, IECover charge €5
- payable at the door but space is limited so advanced booking is advised - book now at Eventbrite
Renaissance magic taught of the interconnected nature of life. Beyond mere superstition, magic was the pursuit of the magi, the sage, in search of wisdom. An expression of wisdom in the manifested world is health, to know what is best for us and to avoid excesses.
The conclusion of our Philosophy & Science Series will explore the wisdom of Renaissance magic through the story and example of one figure, Paracelsus, who helps us to understand the power of healing. The objective is not to abandon modern medicine but to compliment it with a deeper understanding of the human being and the universe.
Tea/coffee refreshments included in cover charge
Places limited, advanced booking recommended.2 attendees
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