2. The idea of perception, and idea of willing, we have from reflection.
The two great and principal actions of the
mind, which are most frequently considered, and which are so frequent that every one that pleases may take notice
of them in himself, are these two:--
Perception, or Thinking; and
Volition, or Willing.
The power of thinking is called the Understanding, and the power of volition is called the Will; and these two
powers or abilities in the mind are denominated faculties.
Of some of the modes of these simple ideas of reflection, such as are remembrance, discerning, reasoning,
judging, knowledge, faith, etc., I shall have occasion to speak hereafter.