Controlling Desires and Forming Good Habits

This chapter discusses Plato's ideas on controlling our impulses and forming good habits, emphasizing the importance of removing temptations and making desired behaviors more accessible. It explores the correlation between effective self-control and setting up situations that minimize the need for self-control, drawing parallels between Plato's teachings and the modern science of habit formation. The chapter also touches on the metaphor of the chariot and how cultivating habits can help us control our desires and impulses.