This document provides an overview of Ibn Khaldun, a 14th century North African scholar, and Ali Al-Wardi's analysis of his work. Ibn Khaldun developed social cycle theory to explain the rise and fall of civilizations. He challenged prevailing Aristotelian logic by arguing forms must evolve with changing material conditions. Ibn Khaldun's concept of "asabiyyah", or social solidarity, described the reciprocal relationship between idealism and materialism in societies. While a brilliant theorist, Ibn Khaldun also demonstrated opportunistic behavior in politics. Al-Wardi asserts Ibn Khaldun developed his sociopolitical theory to justify his own controversial life and practices.