Celebrating World Philosophy Day 2022

Exploring the Meaning of Life through Symbols

TALK AND PRESENTATION

17th November (Thursday) at 6:00pm at NGMA (Mumbai)

11th November (Friday) at 7:00pm  at Raah – Literacy & Cultural Centre (Pune)

The Language of Symbols
by International President of New Acropolis

Celebrating World Philosophy Day 2022 in Mumbai

Event Details

Date & Time: Thursday, 17th Nov; 6pm – 8pm

Venue: National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) Auditorium, Mumbai

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Format: Talk & Presentation

*Registration Required 

To make the most of this event:

  • Please be there by 5:45pm to meet other Aspiring Philosophers.
  • Volunteers from New Acropolis will be available to receive and help you. Please ask them all your questions!
“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; that which is essential is invisible to the eye” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Symbols exist across cultures as an expression of the timeless human search for meaning, acting as a bridge between the visible and invisible.
New Acropolis (India) in collaboration with The National Gallery of Modern Art (Ministry of Culture, Government of India) celebrate Word Philosophy Day 2022 through a talk and presentation exploring the universal language of symbols through Philosophy and Art.

Director of New Acropolis (India) Yaron Barzilay will explore symbols across traditions as a window to discover deeper Truths about life and our role as human beings. Philosopher and Photographer Pierre Poulain will present the art and medium of photography as a means to touch the higher aesthetic and beauty of life.

The event is part of a global celebration of World Philosophy Day by New Acropolis in over 60 countries as a way to reaffirm the power of Philosophy to change the world by enabling us to change ourselves.

This Event is hosted by New Acropolis Mumbai, a School of Philosophy, which is run and managed completely by volunteers, who come together in the common pursuit of Philosophy as a way of Life.

*Registration Required

Celebrating World Philosophy Day 2022 in Pune

Event Details

Date & Time: Friday, 11th Nov; 6pm – 8pm

Venue: Raah – A Literacy & Cultural Centre (Pune)

Google Map for Directions

Format: Talk & Presentation

*Registration Required 

To make the most of this event:

  • Please be there by 5:45pm to meet other Aspiring Philosophers.
  • Volunteers from New Acropolis will be available to receive and help you. Please ask them all your questions!
“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; that which is essential is invisible to the eye” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Symbols exist across cultures as an expression of the timeless human search for meaning, acting as a bridge between the visible and invisible.

Director of New Acropolis (India) Yaron Barzilay will explore symbols across traditions as a window to discover deeper Truths about life and our role as human beings.

This will be followed by an interactive discussion with young philosophers who practice Philosophy as a way of life. Which symbols inspire them to develop values like stability and courage, in their daily lives? Together we will discover how exploring symbols can help us lead a more adventurous, meaningful and happier life.

The event is part of a global celebration of World Philosophy Day by New Acropolis in over 60 countries as a way to reaffirm the power of Philosophy to change the world by enabling us to change ourselves.

This Event is hosted by New Acropolis Pune, a School of Philosophy, which is run and managed completely by volunteers, who come together in the common pursuit of Philosophy as a way of Life.

*Registration Required

About the Speakers

Pierre Poulain
Philosopher and Photographer
Pierre Poulain has been practicing photography and philosophy as a way of life for ever 40 years, starting out as a street photographer in France, at the age of 20. He has presented exhibitions and lectures in many cities around the world, including Paris, Lisbon, Marseille, Bilbao, Madrid, Dublin, Johannesburg, Mumbai and Tel-Aviv among others. He has been invited to Canada and Ecuador as an emissary of the Israeli foreign ministry to promote cultural dialogue in these countries. His previous books relate the art of photography to philosophy. They include “Wisdom through the Lens”, “The Artist, the Dreamer and the Warrior”, “Questions from Life”, “After the Fall, History Continues”. In recent years he has been developing the concept of “Photosophy” and has presented a pioneering exhibition which joints the two worlds. The exhibition is currently travelling the world.

Yaron Barzilay
Director of New Acropolis (India)
Yaron Barzilay is a specialist of Eastern and Western Philosophy, including History, Symbolism, Moral Philosophy, and Psychology. He has authored several investigative articles related to practical philosophy, exploring timeless and universal concepts as relevant and applicable to daily life in modern times. He spearheads a number of initiatives to foster social and ecological responsibility, demonstrating that philosophy, has the ability to bring about profound and sustainable change. Yaron founded a branch of New Acropolis in Jerusalem and in 2006, he founded New Acropolis Cultural Organiztion in India. New Acropolis India spearheaded an international celebration towards 150 Years of Mahatma Gandhi with over 200 events across 130 cities. 

About World Philosophy Day

As declared by UNESCO, “Philosophy is an inspiring discipline as well as an everyday practice that can transform societies”. It has the power to stimulate intercultural dialogue, build a more tolerant and respectful society and help us understand and respond to major contemporary challenges. UNESCO highlights the value of philosophy for our times through the worldwide celebration of World Philosophy Day each year.