Classical Psychology: Will/Heart

In classical thought, the soul has certain faculties, as identified by distinct psychological activities/capacities. One of these is termed the will, which is classically associated with the heart. The action of the will is properly called desire, volition, or appetition; desire seeks out two basic kinds of ends according to lower/sense appetites or higher/rational appetites.

I. Lower or sense appetites are concerned with basic physical needs:
A. Food and water;
B. Clothing;
C. Shelter.

II. Higher or rational appetites are concerned with the good (in a moral sense):
A. Truth;
B. Beauty;
C. Unity.