IONA: International Organization New Acropolis

New Acropolis is an International Organization that promotes an ideal of timeless values in order to contribute to individual and collective development, working in the fields of Philosophy, Culture and Volunteering. It was founded in 1957 in Buenos Aires (Argentina) by the historian and philosopher Jorge Ángel Livraga Rizzi (1930-1991).

Founding Principles

New Acropolis is based on three founding principles:

Fraternity

To promote an ideal of fraternity based on respect for human dignity, beyond any differences of gender, culture, religion, social class, etc.

The strength of this ideal of fraternity lies in what unites us, rather than what separates us. It is firmly based on the recognition, protection and safeguarding of those universal values, which, while respecting diversity, transcend local practices and customs and result in a set of common ethical principles that are inherent in the dignity of every human being.

Knowledge

Toencouragetheloveofwisdomthrough thecomparativestudyofphilosophies, religions,sciencesandarts,inorderto achieveaknowledgeofthehumanbeing, natureandtheuniverse.

The love of truth and knowledge sets out from the legitimate aspiration to develop our own discernment in order to gain a better understanding of the world and ourselves. We see philosophy as an axis connecting the different facets and angles of human knowledge.

Philosophy can bring together the sources of the past and the present in a holistic, broad and integrating vision, becoming a real force for progress that seeks to understand life more deeply and to harmonize all aspects of knowledge and experience.