The Concept of Motivation
R. S. Peters
Routledge
<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. <I></P></I> <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</P></I>