Willpower needs tactical skill

Behavioral and Brain Sciences 44 (e32):17–18 (2021)
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Abstract

In “Willpower with and without effort”, G. Ainslie advances our understanding of selfcontrol by theoretically unifying multiple forms of willpower. But one crucial question remains unanswered: How do agents pick the right forms of willpower in each situation? I argue that willpower requires tactical skill, which detects willpower-demanding contexts, selects context-appropriate tactics, and monitors their implementation. Research on tactical skill will significantly advance our understanding of willpower.

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Juan Pablo Bermúdez
Universidad Externado De Colombia

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