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