Concept of Motivation (Rev) Rpd

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

List of contents

1. Types of Explanation in Psychological Theories 2. Motives and Motivations 3. Freud’s Theory 4. Drive Theories 5. The Regression to Hedonism; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index

About the author

R. S. Peters

Summary

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

Product details

• Authors: R S Peters, R. S. Peters
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781138888241
• ISBN: 978-1-138-88824-1
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: Routledge Revivals: R. S. Peters on Education and Ethics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; EDUCATION / General, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology, Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology