Re: What does volition mean? And why might the meaning matter?

From: fudley (fuddley@fastmail.fm)
Date: Tue Jun 15 2004 - 10:42:38 MDT

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Here are some handy dandy definitions that I hope will clear things up.

Volition:
The act or instance of making a choice.
Choice:
An act or instance of volition.
Decision:
Exercising one’s will.
Will:
Making a decision
Consciousness:
The ability to be aware.
Aware:
The ability to be conscious.

John K Clark

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