Treffpunkt Philosophie Neue Akropolis
Graz, Austria
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Founded in 1978, Treffpunkt Philosophie Neue Akropolis is a non-profit association based in Graz, Austria working on education, arts & culture, environment & climate +1 more.
Treffpunkt Philosophie Neue Akropolis is an Austrian non-profit association (gemeinnütziger Verein), founded in Austria in 1978 as the national branch of the international organisation Neue Akropolis. It offers practical philosophy courses, public events and cultural activities for the public, including the Abenteuer Philosophie basic course, the Lange Nacht der Philosophie and creative workshops. It also runs volunteer-based ecological and social projects, such as nature and biodiversity initiatives tied to Earth Day. Its work is carried out across Austria through branches in Graz, Vienna, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Dornbirn, Klagenfurt and Villach. The association is politically and religiously independent, and all activities are carried out by volunteers. Funding comes mainly from course and membership fees, lectures, seminars, venue rentals and donations.
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Abenteuer Philosophie (Basiskurs)
Education · Austria
Basic course in practical philosophy covering major philosophies, worldviews and traditions, offered in nine Austrian cities.
Sophies Garten
Environment & Climate · Austria
Volunteer nature project in Klagenfurt on environmental education, biodiversity and natural wisdom.
LebensART Kreativtage
Arts & Culture · Austria
Annual creative and sports workshop week at the Mathildenheim seminar house in St. Stefan ob Leoben.
Lange Nacht der Philosophie
Education · Austria
Annual public philosophy event with talks, workshops and dialogue held in multiple Austrian cities.
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Sophies Garten (Siegerprojekt, 2. Klima-Ideenwettbewerb)
Kulturverdienstzeichen aus Silber
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