Will and Vol

Will is, in itself, indeterminate, but, as previously discussed, in some cases, a distinction between 'greater' and 'less' volition seems meaningful, e. g. a composite action seems plainly to involve a greater exercise of Will than does one of its components. So, for heuristic convenience, a unit of volition can be called a 'vol', in terms of which actions can be compared. For example, if it takes one exercise of Will to stand up, and another to then start walking, walking measures 2 vols, and standing, 1 vol. Such quantification of actions thus facilitates a comparison of them in volitional terms, an evaluation of potential use to decision-making in the service of empowerment.