This volume presents the reader with a stimulating rich tapestry of essays exploring the nature of action and intentionality, and discussing their role in human

This text explores the theoretical breadth of models and ideas relevant to action theory. Areas addresssed include personal goals, projects, life themes, life p

The mostly German psychologists contributing here contend that people secure personal continuity throughout their life span by a combination of active attempts

Is there any moral obligation to improve oneself, to foster and develop various capacities in oneself? From a broadly Kantian point of view, Self-Improvement de

This book presents theories and clinical practices for dealing with children diagnosed with pervasive developmental disability or PDD. These are children who ha