... they can't blame the gods for their problems. Of all his works, only seven of Sophocles' plays remain fully intact. Plato was one of the most influential philosophers in Greece. Plato's real name was Aristocles, but he adopted the nickname Plato, meaning "broad shouldered," due to his physical build. ... Plato was born in Athens' Golden Age to an aristocratic political family. The political corruption he observed is what convinced him to not go into politics. Instead, he became interested in philosophy after meeting Socrates. Plato was one of ... to political unrest and died shortly aft...

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