EXPERIENTIAL SEMINAR

The Association of Greek Letters and Arts for Welfare and Excellence, within the framework of its actions aimed at promoting self-improvement and self-knowledge of human in accordance with the ancient Greek standards of “Know Thyself,” is organizing an Experiential Seminar at the Cultural Conference Centre of Heraklion, in the “Experimental Theater” Hall on Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 11:00 to 15:00:

«Philosophical Psychology and Management
of self and others»

The Seminar is organized in Collaboration with the Philosophical Counseling Awareness Laboratory of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Since ancient times, Philosophy has been taught as a means of relieving and healing people from their mental afflictions. Socrates encouraged the examination of life, and philosophy became a way of life rather than an academic subject.

This old approach, renewed by the knowledge that modern philosophical currents and Psychology have to offer to human, can make human capable, on the one hand, to effectively cope with the challenges of life and, on the other hand, to constantly discover the optimal versions of himself.

The scientific character of philosophy, in a dialectical relationship with psychology, liberates us from subjective tendencies and patterns, opens to us windows to “Know Thyself”, as a means to review our lives, to whatever we consider best. Thus, we are in the prospect of intellectual and moral integration that will put us in the prospect of harmonious and productive communication with ourselves and others.

The Works of the Experiential Seminar are divided into two parts.

First Part: “I examine” and “Ι cogitate”:

• What is my nature. Who I am.
• What defines me as a personality. My thoughts. My feelings.
• What defines me as a person. My relationships. My choices.
• Superego. Connection of mind and emotion.
• My anxiety as a derivative of fear and care for everyday life.
• Know Thyself. A Concise approach.
• The Virtues: Critical Thinking, Prudent Choice, Action-Valor and Habit, Bridges to Self and Others.

Second Part: Philosophical Counseling on my personal issues.

An Experiential Seminar, where Philosophy and Psychology embrace our entire existence with knowledge and love.

Speakers:

Michail Mantzanas: Professor of Ancient & Byzantine Philosophy, at the A.E.A.A., Lecturer on the Master’s Degree in the Department of Philosophy, UOA, Scientific Associate-Coordinator of the Laboratory of Counseling & Counseling and Philosophy of Self-Knowledge, Department of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Maria Terzaki: President of Stegi of Welfare & Excellence, Psychologist with Pedagogical & Teaching Adequacy, Master’s Degree in Philosophy, Master’s Degree in Child & Adolescent Mental Health.

Important information:

• Participation fee: 50,00 €
• Seat reservations: tel.0030 6982 509 421 & 0030 6938 017 623
• Admission tickets: Available for pre-sale at Speira Book Cafe (Archontopoulon 9, Heraklion), 9:00-18:00 & tickets will also be available at the conference venue on the day of the seminar.
• The net revenue will be allocated for Academic support for students with proven need.