Will, Counting, Quantification

The process of counting entails two moments--the introduction of a novel element, and the integration of that element into what has been previously accumulated. But, the introduction of a novel element requires the exercise of Will. Hence, Will is intrinsic to Counting. Now, Quantification hypostasizes Counting. Hence, Will is intrinsic to Quantification. Thus, to assign a quantity to the exercise of Will makes explicit the inner structure of Quantification, and, so, is no mere heuristic device, as is the assignation of numerical values to Pleasure and Pain by Utilitarianism.