It is customary to measure the genius, greatness, and influence of major historical figures by the extent of their contribution to changing history. This is especially true if the figure is so immense that their appearance itself is considered a turning point. Such was Socrates, who led the world to divide the history of philosophy into two stages: the pre-Socratic era and the post-Socratic era.

Although the world has known dozens of great philosophers who enriched the journey of humanity, Socrates, who dedicated his life entirely to the search for truth and goodness, remains the greatest of all.

This book explores the life of Socrates, history's first martyr for freedom of thought. It examines how his emergence marked a pivotal moment in human intellectual history, particularly his call for self-knowledge by reviving the phrase from the temple of Delphi in Athens—'Man, know thyself'—and transforming it into a philosophical vision and a way of life.

• Publisher: Dar Al-Kitab Al-Arabi - Cairo
• Edition: 1
• Year of Publication: 2011
• Pages: 245
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN: 9789773765935