 If, \(a\) were now threatened with further inhibition by a newly arising representation, \(c\), then because of the combined Totalkraft, \(\alpha\) would in effect “help” \(a\) resist the force of \(c\).[38] Herbart calculates \(\alpha\)’s cooperative power at \(\frac{\rho\cdot r}{\alpha}\) (SW V: 317–8; SW IV: 375).