The Ideal Vision of the Constitution According to Socrates: An Analysis of Critical Philosophy in the Realm of Political Law

This study examines the vision of the ideal constitution according to Socrates, viewed from the perspective of legal and political philosophy, as well as its relevance to the modern context. The method used is normative legal research, through a statute approach and a conceptual approach. The results of the study show that Socrates, who is often labeled as a negative thinker because of his elenchus method, actually provides a critical framework that emphasizes justice and morality in the formation of the constitution. This review is relevant amid the challenges of corruption, oligarchy, and potential human rights violations. In practical terms, it includes the urgency of freedom of expression, leadership integrity, and the rule of law that promotes the common good (algemeen stripe). This article recommends strengthening the mechanism for testing constitutionality and the implementation of deliberative dialogue in order to achieve een ideale constitution which is in line with the principles of justice and people's welfare.