Authors: Juan Pablo Bermúdez
Published: 2021-04-26
DOI: 10.1017/s0140525x20000898
Source: Full article
AbstractAinslie advances our understanding of self-control 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 requirestactical 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.