Concept of Motivation

<p>First published in 1958 with a second edition in 1969 <i>The Concept of Motivation </i>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. </p><p>‘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’ <i>Philosophy</i></p>