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Volition is the act or state of focusing one's thoughts on a subject -- to form concepts; to induct general propositions; and to deduce conclusions about specific situations from them.
Volition is the act or state of focusing one's thoughts on a subject -- to [[Concept-Formation|form concepts]]; to [[induction|induct]] general propositions; and to deduce conclusions about specific situations from them.


Actions are volitional if they are chosen so in the absence of coercion.
Actions are volitional if they are chosen so in the absence of coercion.

Revision as of 17:44, 2 June 2006

Volition is the act or state of focusing one's thoughts on a subject -- to form concepts; to induct general propositions; and to deduce conclusions about specific situations from them.

Actions are volitional if they are chosen so in the absence of coercion.