Socrates (ancient Greek. Σωκράτης, approx. 469 BC. E., Athens - 399 BC. E., Ibid) - Greek philosopher, the teachings of which marks the turn in philosophy - from looking at nature and the world consideration of human rights. Its activity - a turning point of ancient philosophy. His method of analysis of concepts (maieutics, dialectic) and the identification of the positive qualities of a man with his knowledge, he drew attention to the importance of the philosophers of the human person. Socrates called the