will
faculty of the mind which intentionally selects the strongest desire from among the various desires present
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Summary
will is a philosophical concept[1]. will draws 1,641 Wikipedia views per month (philosophical concept category, ranking #86 of 256).[2]
Key Facts
- Subclass of: intention[3]
- Commons category: Will[4]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[5]
- Has effect: intentional human activity[6]
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Cultural Significance
Things named for will include Murid[7], an Islamic term[8] and Voluntad[9], a newspaper[10], in Spain[11], founded in 1937[12], headquartered in Gijón[13].
Why It Matters
will has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[14] will is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]
Entities named for will include Murid[7], an Islamic term[8] and Voluntad[9], a newspaper[10], in Spain[11], founded in 1937[12], headquartered in Gijón[13].