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    This document presents a chart describing the "Way of the Will" according to philosopher William James. The chart contrasts a "willful" person led by desires and habits against one "governed by will" who is conscious and self-directed. It also lists five steps to willing: an idea is presented, accepted, pondered, intended, and then acted upon through either a definite act or general temperament.

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    Way of the Will Chart based on Charlotte Mason's description in Vol. 6, chapter 8.

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    This document presents a chart describing the "Way of the Will" according to philosopher William James. The chart contrasts a "willful" person led by desires and habits against one "governed by will" who is conscious and self-directed. It also lists five steps to willing: an idea is presented, accepted, pondered, intended, and then acted upon through either a definite act or general temperament.

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    This document presents a chart describing the "Way of the Will" according to philosopher William James. The chart contrasts a "willful" person led by desires and habits against one "governed by will" who is conscious and self-directed. It also lists five steps to willing: an idea is presented, accepted, pondered, intended, and then acted upon through either a definite act or general temperament.

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    Copyright Laurie Bestvater 2009

    Nancy Kelly Sage Parnassus - http://sageparnassus.blogspot.com/ kellynk@msn.com

    Way of the Will Chart


    “A king is not a king unless he reigns and a man is less than a man unless he wills.”
    (Vol.6, p.133)

    Willful Governed by Will


    Led by “I want,” desires, habit, convention, Choosing, deciding, conscious, definite, self-
    appetite, influenced, drifting, impulsive, directed, “Premier of Mansoul,” aims beyond
    passion, weakens will, self, constant, strengthens character

    Unworthy or Evil Worthy or Good Unworthy or Evil Worthy or Good


    ends ends ends ends

    Steps to willing: (vol. 6, p.135)


    1. idea is presented
    2. we accept the notion and ponder on it
    3. we vaguely intend to act upon it
    4. we form a definite purpose or resolution
    5. a definite act or general temper of mind follows

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