Whereas classical Greek thought had tended to analyze human decision-making in terms of two distinct faculties, those of boulesis (rational wish) and prohairesis (choice), Maximus sees these as simply modes of the more fundamental faculty of natural will (thelesis). In thus introducing thelesis as a master-faculty governing voluntary action, Maximus takes a significant step in the direction already taken by Latin thought in its use of the concept of voluntas (will). This paper will seek to understand Maximus’s reasons for taking this step and the extent to which his concept of will is similar to that of Latin thinkers such as Augustine.
I'm curious to ask, is this paper published in an academic journal or collection, and if so, where might it be found? Many thanks!
ReplyDeleteI think the paper is found here.
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If it is there, it must be an earlier work or a variation on one. I otherwise don't see anything specially on Maximus there. But thanks for mentioning, Nordic Monk; there are a bunch of other good essays there.
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