Philosophy for the Real World

Timeless wisdom. Modern application. Right here in Ravenswood, Chicago.

We don't study philosophy to memorize dates or debate abstract theories. We study it to live better. To handle stress with resilience, to find clarity in the noise, and to build meaningful connections in a busy city.

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Philosophy in Chicago

Living in Chicago is amazing, but it can be demanding. Between the grind of the commute, the noise of the news cycle, and the pressure to succeed, it’s easy to lose track of who we are.

At New Acropolis, we view philosophy as "The Art of Living." It is a toolkit. It helps us:

Slow Down: Find focus in a distracted world.

Stand Strong: Use Stoic resilience when things don't go to plan.

Connect: Move beyond small talk and have real conversations.

We believe that if we want a better world (or just a better city), we have to start by becoming better human beings.

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What we are all about!

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1. Philosophy (The Art of Living)

This isn't academic theory. We explore the "Greatest Hits" of human wisdom—from the Stoics of Rome to the Buddhists of Tibet—to find practical answers to our daily problems.

The Goal: Know yourself. Master your mind.

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2. Culture (Expanding Horizons)

Culture is more than just museums. It’s about understanding the human story. We host dialogues, history workshops, and art events to broaden our perspectives and break out of our echo chambers.

The Goal: A wider view of the world.

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3. Volunteering (Philosophy in Action)

Wisdom without action is useless. We put our values to work through community service—from cleaning up local parks in Ravenswood to food drives for neighbors in need.

The Goal: Use our hands to make a difference.

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The Living Philosophy Course

Ready to dive deeper? Our core 10-week program is a journey through the most powerful ideas in history. It’s designed for anyone who wants to challenge themselves and grow.

✅ No prior experience needed.
✅ Open to everyone.
✅ 100% Practical.

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"The school with the studies have provided me with an environment to get to know myself better. From there we open ourselves for multiple ways of change."

-Javier Rueda

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The best way to understand philosophy is to experience it. Come by for a coffee, a class, or a chat.

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A Better Future

We have an election today. You may have heard something about it... I don’t know who will win this election, but one thing is certain - whoever wins, half of the country will be upset. We chose as our political system (against the wishes of our first president) a contest in which there are always winners and losers. But there’s another way of looking at this. A more philosophical one.

Alex Vasquez - Life is a Gift

What is philosophy for you? For me, philosophy has always been about being open to other belief systems and other people's ideas, and with an open mind and with curiosity. I never felt that one certain belief should be prescribed to everybody. I feel like there are good things in all types of teachings and belief systems and religions. And there's really something to learn about life as a whole from all these sources. You say “open-minded”, but do you have at the same time, c

Willette Benford - Restorative Justice

I first met Willette as a tutor, but her story fascinated me, and I quickly scheduled an interview with her. Speaking about philosophy as the Love of Wisdom. How do you understand wisdom? I think about something acquired over time, but also something that is revealed by God. I know that we can have information and not revelation, we can move in that and make mistakes. I think wisdom can be acquired in time, through certain events. “A man will move on and will be punished, a w

Philosophy for the Real World

Timeless wisdom. Modern application. Right here in Ravenswood, Chicago.

Philosophy in Chicago

What we are all about!

1. Philosophy (The Art of Living)

2. Culture (Expanding Horizons)

3. Volunteering (Philosophy in Action)

The Living Philosophy Course

Don't Just Scroll—Get Involved.

Latest Philosophy News

A Better Future

Alex Vasquez - Life is a Gift

Willette Benford - Restorative Justice

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