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Instructions · What links here · Decisiveness (talk: + · bio) · (log) · Copyvios report · reFill · Citation Bot · (Search: Google, Wikipedia) · Submitted 2 days ago by MildInconvenience (talk: D · +) · Last edited 2 days ago by MildInconvenience

Decisiveness, in philosophy, refers to the ability to make rational decisions quickly, often in situations of uncertainty. It is a key component of practical reason and moral philosophy, particularly when examining the role of personal agency and judgment.^[1]^[2]

Definition and Characteristics

Decisiveness involves the ability to analyze a situation, evaluate options, and commit to an action without hesitation. It is a trait that can improve morality and leadership, and can have effects on future decisions and thoughts, and has a common relation to free will and moral responsibility.

Perspectives

In practical reason, decisiveness can help a person make choices based on reason, especially when presented a difficult situation. It can help to make a person make decisions that they think are correct.

In ethics, decisiveness is connected to moral responsibility. The ability to make quick decisions allows one to better take responsibility for their choice's outcome.^[3]^[4]

References

^ Steele, Katie; Stefánsson, H. Orri (2020). "Decision Theory". The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Metaphysics Research Lab, Stanford University. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
^ Weirich, Paul. "Decision Theory". Oxford Bibliographies. Paul Weirich. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
^ Audi, Robert. "Practical Reasoning and Ethical Decision". Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
^ Velasquez, Manuel; Andre, Claire; Shanks, Thomas; J., S.; Meyer, Michael J. "Thinking Ethically". Santa Clara University. Santa Clara University. Retrieved 22 February 2025.

[1] Steele, Katie; Stefánsson, H. Orri (2020). "Decision Theory". The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Metaphysics Research Lab, Stanford University. Retrieved 22 February 2025.

[2] Weirich, Paul. "Decision Theory". Oxford Bibliographies. Paul Weirich. Retrieved 22 February 2025.

[3] Audi, Robert. "Practical Reasoning and Ethical Decision". Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews. Retrieved 22 February 2025.

[4] Velasquez, Manuel; Andre, Claire; Shanks, Thomas; J., S.; Meyer, Michael J. "Thinking Ethically". Santa Clara University. Santa Clara University. Retrieved 22 February 2025.

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