Full Idea
The voluntary consists in action accompanied by thought of some kind.
Gist of Idea
An action is voluntary when it is accompanied by thought of some kind
Source
Aristotle (Eudemian Ethics [c.333 BCE], 1224a06)
Book Reference
Aristotle: 'Eudemian Ethics I,II and VIII', ed/tr. Woods,Michael [OUP 1992], p.24
A Reaction
This is thought as opposed to inclination or choice. The controlled person [enkrateia] voluntarily acts against inclinations. The appropriate thought receives carefull analysis in NE 1109b30-1111b4.
Related Ideas
Idea 22506 A man is the cause of what is within his power, and what he causes is in his power [Aristotle]
Idea 22512 Acts are voluntary if done knowingly, by the agent, and in his power to avoid it [Aristotle]