New Acropolis Toronto Celebrates

World Philosophy Day!

Saturday, November 17th, 2007, 3pm

At the Toronto Reference Library – Beeton West Auditorium

789 Yonge Street – Bloor/Yonge Subway Station

Also celebrating 50 years of Philosophy in the World!!

A sampling of Philosophy, Culture, Art and much more!

 

 

3:00 pm

Welcome

 

 

3:20 pm

Video

International Video – 50 Years of Philosophy in the World  (part 1)

 

4:00 pm

Mini-Lecture

Tribute to a philosopher at the service of life, George Angel Livraga

 

4:30 pm

Mini-Lecture

What is Justice? How can such a value be embodied in our world? The fabulous allegory of the cave described by Plato.

 
5:00 pm

Mini-Lecture

What is Ethical Volunteerism? How can it shape a new and better world?

5:30 pm
Video

International Video – 50 Years of Philosophy in the World  (part 2)

6:00 pm

Mini-Lecture

In praise of Inner Life - Tribute to a majestic philosopher: Rumi 

6:30 pm

Mini-Lecture

Courage and the heroic spirit

7:00 pm

Mini-Lecture

Human Values and Virtues: the path to lasting happiness according to Aristotle

7:30 pm
Videos

Human Values, To Be Beautiful, the Multiple facets of philosophy

Closing words

 

And : Information Booths, Café, Chinese Calligraphy, Art Reproductions Exhibit, Philosophical Games, and Friendly Philosophers!

Tickets are $10 / $5 for students

Forum open from 3pm to 8pm.
You are welcome to attend activities of your choice only.
 
Keep your ticket for re-admission!

Information : 416-486-7198

 
 
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