ABSTRACT
In this chapter, we argue that, according to Plato, it is impossible for any person to become virtuous unless they undergo a thoroughgoing habituation process in which the desires to perform virtuous actions are lined up with an understanding of what constitutes virtue. The only way to ensure a life of virtue is to habituate the person over a long period of time, while simultaneously discussing virtue with them. In this chapter, we discuss what this means for adults who were not habituated well during childhood. We argue that Plato thinks that epiphanies can help inspire and motivate adults to pursue rehabituation.
