The Will Project

Category: Theories on the Will

  • Will and Willingness – from The Gay Science

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    Al Willwright
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    Will and Willingness.—Some one brought a youth to a wise man, and said, “See, this is one who is being corrupted by women!” The wise man shook his head and smiled. “It is men,” he called out, “who corrupt women; and everything that women lack should be atoned for and improved in men—for man creates…

  • Prohairesis

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    Graeme Wilson
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    This article is adapted from the Wikipedia entry on Prohairesis. Prohairesis (προαίρεσις in Greek) is a philosophical term with roots in ancient Greek philosophy. The term is derived from the Greek word proairesis (προαιρέσεις), meaning “choice” or “decision”. In English, prohairesis is commonly translated as “volition”, “will”, “deliberate choice”, or “decision-making faculty”. Usage of prohairesis…

  • Will Training (Child Study and Child Training)

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    Graeme Wilson
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    The following book chapter is considered to be in the public domain as it was published in the USA prior to 1923. Chapter 16 from Child Study and Child Trainingby William Byron Forbush, George Albert Coe, Charles Foster Kent Copyright 1915 Charles Scribner’s Sons Available for download from: CHAPTER XVI – WILL TRAINING The will…

  • Will (Philosophy)

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    Graeme Wilson
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    See also Will (philosophy) – Summary for the key points in each section. From Encyclopædia Britannica 1911. The original author was Henry Herbert Williams. Will in philosophy WILL, in philosophy. The “Problem of Freedom” provides in reality a common title under which are grouped difficulties and questions of varying and divergent interest and character. These…

  • Will (Catholic Encyclopedia)

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    Graeme Wilson
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    (Latin voluntas, Greek boúlesis, “willing” German Wille, French volonté). This article treats of will in its psychological aspect. The term will as used in Catholic philosophy, may be briefly defined as the faculty of choice; it is classified among the appetites, and is contrasted with those which belong either to the merely sensitive or to…

  • Psychosynthesis

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    Graeme Wilson
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    Psychosynthesis is an approach to personal development and psychology developed by Roberto Assagioli. It has since been developed and extended further by various other individuals and groups. For general information see the Wikipedia Psychosynthesis entry. Psychosynthesis Concept of the Will The concepts relating to the will originated with Roberto Assagioli teachings. See Roberto Assagioli’s Concept…