R. S. Peters On Education And Ethics: The Concept Of Motivation (routledge Revivals: R. S. Peters On Education And Ethics) (volume 2)

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__ Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title Page 4 Copyright Page 5 Original Title Page 6 Original Copyright Page 7 Table of Contents 8 1 Types of Explanation in Psychological Theories 12 2 Motives and Motivation 38 3 Freud's Theory 63 4 Drive Theories 106 5 The Regression to Hedonism 141 Conclusion 159 Bibliography 169 Index 172