The Concept of Motivation
Published on 11. August 2015
176 pages
978-1-317-49613-7 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1958 with a second edition in 1969, The Concept of Motivation looks philosophically and psychologically at the idea of motivation in order to explain human behaviour. Chapters cover types of explanation in psychological theories, motives and motivations, a look at Freud's theory, drive theories, and regression to hedonism. Despite its original publication date, the book explores topics which are still of great interest to us today.
'This is indeed an outstanding book; perhaps the best study in philosophical psychology to appear since Ryle and a work which [...] will remain a classic for many years' Philosophy
'This is indeed an outstanding book; perhaps the best study in philosophical psychology to appear since Ryle and a work which [...] will remain a classic for many years' Philosophy
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
File size
6,38 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-317-49613-7 (9781317496137)
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R. S. Peters
The Concept of Motivation
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03/2021
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The Concept of Motivation
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02/2015
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R. S. Wiliams
Content
Acknowledgements; to Second Edition; Chapter 1 Types of Explanation in Psychological Theories; Chapter 2 Motives and Motivation; Chapter 3 Freud's Theory; Chapter 4 Drive Theories; Chapter 5 The Regression to Hedonism; Chapter 6 Conclusion;
