Awareness and Change in Socrates Political Thought

Authors

Mohamed Talaat, Future University in EgyptFollow

Abstract

The research paper explores the importance of public political awareness in Socratic philosophy in relation to societal and political changes that can happen as a consequence. By seeing how Socrates emphasized moral integrity, critical thinking, and pursuit of knowledge in order to achieve virtue. The research tests the hypothesis that an increased level of awareness can lead to a societal and political transformation. The research tackles some questions, such as the steps needed for a political change, the tools to increase awareness, and the role of philosophers and great thinkers in guiding their societies to such a path. Through analyzing Socratic dialogues and backing it up by contemporary theories, the research highlights the interconnectedness of knowledge, justice, and virtue in fostering a just society ruled by just leaders. The research findings suggest that awareness is truly important to have a political change, but it can't take place without the willingness to act upon such ideals and commit to the ethical principles behind it. The research concludes by providing recommendations to enhance political and societal awareness through public media campaigns, educational initiatives by ministries of education, and multilateral scholarly discourse, using Egypt as an example country to apply the recommendations in.

Recommended Citation

Talaat, Mohamed (2025) "Awareness and Change in Socrates Political Thought," Future Journal of Social Science: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 3.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/fjss/vol4/iss1/3