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 ...
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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
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Add this copy of Concept of Motivation (Studies in Philosophy Psychology to cart. $12.55, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1960 by Routledge & Kegan Paul.
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VG. Not ex-lib. Softcover in brownish-red wraps, 12mo. 1969 reprint of the 2nd edition of 1960. viii + 166pp. Index, bibliography. VG. Light edgewear with touches of surface loss to otherwise clean, stongly colored wraps; binding strong and square though both wrap somewhat pulled back (no separation); pages clean and unmarked; prev. owner's name inked over just below upper edge inner side front wrap.
Add this copy of The Concept of Motivation [Studies in Philosophical to cart. $19.88, very good condition, Sold by Cardinalis Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, ON, CANADA, published 1963 by Routledge & Kegan Paul.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. 12mo-over 6¾-7¾" tall. Hardcover in dust jacket. Jacket water-stained with some light shelf wear. Old owner's name and stamp to endpaper and title page. Pencil to first third of text. Otherwise clean, tight, and unmarked. A sound copy.
Add this copy of The Concept of Motivation to cart. $23.79, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1967 by Routledge and Kegan Paul.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Concept of Motivation to cart. $25.01, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1960 by Routledge and Kegan Paul.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Concept of Motivation to cart. $26.38, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1965 by Routledge and Kegan Paul.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen & pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Concept of Motivation (Studies in Philosophy Psychology to cart. $27.06, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1969 by Routledge & Kegan Paul Plc.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen & pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 071003833X.
