Part one: The standpoint of Socrates conceived as irony. The conception made possible -- The conception made actual -- The conception made necessary -- Hegel's conception of Socrates: in what sense is Socrates the founder of morality? -- Part two: The concept of irony. For orientation -- The world historical validity of irony. The irony of Socrates -- Irony after Fichte -- Irony as a mastered moment. The truth of irony.