اسلام و پژوهش‌های تربیتی

The purpose of this article is to investigate the role of the components of will in moral education (self-improvement and other-improvement) and their relationship, using a descriptive and analytical-inferential method and considering intra-religious sources. The emphasis of this article is on the opinions and thoughts of Allameh Misbah Yazdi. This research investigates the role of cognition, tendency, and power - as the elements and components of will – and their relationship; then explains the position of reason, nature, and revelation - as the means of guidance - in determining the criteria of choice and orientation of choice and will. It then mentions that one of the most important solutions and methods of strengthening the will is controlling instincts and doing good deeds; and investigates the mutual relationship between will and ethics in strengthening each other. Since the manifestation of human being’s will is a result of various genetic, environmental and educational factors, this article points out that only the ones who have a strong and firm will, called “determination”, may reach the highest moral levels through a well-organized program