Motivation in the Ancient Greek Ethos: Punishment, Shame, and Moral Guilt

by Andrei G. Zavaliy

Motivation in the Ancient Greek Ethos: Punishment, Shame, and Moral Guilt explores motivational techniques that were utilized in the Ancient Greek culture (from Archaic to Classical periods) to channel the reluctant agent's behavior in a desirable direction. Structured around several types of "appeal to fear" strategies--including an appeal to fears of divine retribution, earthly punishment, public disgrace, or oblivion--, this book analyzes...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1666920541
• ISBN13: 9781666920543
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Length: 292 Pages