10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VELLEITY»
Discover the use of
velleity in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
velleity and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Volition and Allied Causal Concepts
A 'velleity' is an incipient act of volition. In a larger sense, velleity refers to a small
but insufficient act of volition – i.e. one that was not brought to completion. Thus,
velleity may suggest hesitation, to which we would contrast determination ...
2
Logical Philosophy: A Compendium
A 'velleity' is an incipient act of volition. In a larger sense, velleity refers to a small
but insufficient act of volition – i.e. one that was not brought to completion. Thus,
velleity may suggest hesitation, to which we would contrast determination ...
3
God's Permission of Sin: Negative Or Conditioned Decree?: A ...
He later explains the notion of velleity in these terms: While a complete will is not
of impossibles, this is nevertheless so of a certain velleity, that is a conditioned
will; for we wish, if it were possible, that this would not be (4 SN 1, If ad 3).
Thomas ...
4
Nietzsche's Conscience: Six Character Studies from the Genealogy
We do better, perhaps, to turn back a page or two and look at what Nietzsche
calls "the typical velleity of the artist." This is the wish to negate the very condition
of artistry, the fact that the true artist "is to all eternity separated from the 'real,' the
...
5
Nietzsche, Philosophy and the Arts
velleity of the artist is the fantasy of being an actor in, rather than a beautifier of,
the real world. It is important to understand the force of this claim. Nietzsche's
insistence that the "innermost existence" of the true artist is unreal and false is
easily ...
Salim Kemal, Ivan Gaskell, Daniel W. Conway, 2002
6
Ethics: A Thematic Compilation
However, note, such velleity is more than mere ability; it does imply a minimal
movement of the will.61 Velleity can be detected by the agent through
introspection (intuitive self-knowledge). If the act of volition concerned has
already progressed ...
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The practical works of ... Richard Baxter, with a life of ...
And some things may be lawfully desired (at least with a simple velleity), which
may not be sought, because they must not be hoped for, where God hath said
that he will not grant them. For it is~vain to seek that which you have no hope to
find ...
Richard Baxter, William Orme, 1830
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The Practical Works of the Rev. Richard Baxter, with a Life ...
And some things may be lawfully desired (at least with a simple velleity), which
may not be sought, because they must not be hoped for, where God hath said
that he will not grant them. For it is vain to seek that which you have no hope to
find: ...
Richard Baxter, William Orme, 1830
9
Deleuze and Psychoanalysis: Philosophical Essays on ...
The 'lowest degree of desire' (or 'velleity') is when the thought of the absence of
the good thing causes no displeasure or unease. What determines the will to
action, therefore, is not the good itself, but the unease: “This uneasiness we may
call ...
10
A Christian Directory, Or, A Body of Practical Divinity and ...
And some things may be lawfully desired (at least with a simple velleity), which
may not be sought, because they must not be hoped for, where God hath said
that he will not grant them. For it is vain to seek that which you have no hope to
find ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VELLEITY»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
velleity is used in the context of the following news items.
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Velleity implies a Mild or weak desire or inclination so insignificant that one makes little or no attempt to realize it by actions. Such is present in non-racists ... «Black Voice News, Jul 15»
The mad crazy world of writing for Letterman
(His production company is called Worldwide Pants, after all.) Yet he also routinely savored fancy words like untoward, crepuscular and velleity. Tina Fey strips ... «CNN, May 15»
Andrew M. Greenwell: Jesus is the Heart and the Marvel of the Gospel
As a result, there is in us, theologians say, a sort of weak "wish," an ill-defined yearning, a hunch, a velleity, that wants to go beyond this "something that is this ... «Catholic Online, Jan 15»
Royal Commission finds bad judgement, not wrongdoing by Gillard …
It was very unlikely that Gillard's testimony proceeded only from “some unconscious transmogrification of the truth proceeding from velleity”, the report says. «The Conversation AU, Dec 14»
Being Cyrus
“Some time ago, I read this term somewhere called velleity. It's the will and desire to do something but not enough action to ever back it up. I couldn't find a better ... «The Express Tribune, Dec 14»
Cyrus Sahukar: I found more success as a woman than I ever found …
"Some time ago, I read this term somewhere called velleity. It's the will and desire to do something but not enough action to ever back it up. I couldn't find a better ... «Times of India, Dec 14»
These Are The Two Most Important Business Words You've Never …
It's all just velleity. You can have a great Purpose, chant at your vision board all day to demonstrate Commitment, and know exactly what one thing you'll do next ... «Business Insider, Oct 14»
Of private recordings and privacy in the digital age
It's only that in those we call good this desire takes the form of velleity. Digital technology has turned the world into one global village. They say things go viral or ... «Technology Zimbabwe, Sep 13»
Age before beauty in Triple Crown
Orb attempted to rally, but the 1½ miles of the Belmont can transform determination into velleity. And the Belmont was down to two, with Palace Malice drawing ... «ESPN, Jun 13»
Letters from Los Gatos Weekly-Times readers
On Tuesday, council members Steve Rice, Joe Pirzynski and Diane McNutt, expressing the merest velleity to protect already depleted town coffers against ... «San Jose Mercury News, Aug 12»
