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    volition
    /vəˈlɪʃn/

    noun

    • 1. the faculty or power of using one's will: "without conscious volition she backed into her office"

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  2. 2 days ago · The meaning of OF ONE'S OWN VOLITION is because one wants to : voluntarily, willingly. How to use of one's own volition in a sentence.

  3. 1 day ago · Philosophers like David Chalmers argue that no single scientific theory can truly explain consciousness. We define consciousness as embodied subjective awareness, including self awareness. In a recent article published in Interalia (which is not peer reviewed), we argue that one reason for this predicament is the powerful role played by intuition.

  4. 2 days ago · Consciousness presumably evolved as part of the evolution of the nervous system. According to several theories the key adaptive function (providing an organism with survival and reproductive benefits) of consciousness is to make volitional movement possible. And volition is something we ultimately associate with will, agency and individuality.

  5. 1 day ago · Connection. Competence. Choice—By encouraging choice, we promote an individual’s perception of autonomy, control, and volition. Today’s workers are looking for choice. Connection—To deepen connection, foster a sense of belonging, connect goals and values to a sense of purpose, and facilitate contribution to something greater than ...

  6. 1 day ago · Now, to grasp the concept of character development and how culture plays into it, we need to consider what it means to have a virtuous character. Some argue that virtuous character shines through when leaders embody human excellence in their behavior, emotions, volition, and cognitive habits, ultimately resulting in better outcomes for society.

  7. 3 days ago · the state or activity that is characterized by sensation, emotion, volition, or thought; mind in the broadest possible sense; something in nature that is distinguished from the physical

  8. 13 hours ago · Previous theories have posited that consciousness aids in volitional movement, or the ability for someone to express their will, or simply the inevitable results of evolution of the central ...