Full Idea
There seem to be cases of 'inverse akrasia', in which the course of action actually followed is superior to the course of action recommended by the agent's best judgement.
Gist of Idea
There may be inverse akrasia, where the agent's action is better than their judgement recommends
Source
Rosalind Hursthouse (On Virtue Ethics [1999], Ch.7)
Book Reference
Hursthouse,Rosalind: 'On Virtue Ethics' [OUP 2001], p.150
A Reaction
This must occur, as when an assassin lets his victim off, and then regrets the deed. It strengthens the case against Socrates, and in favour of their being two parts of the soul which compete to motivate our actions.