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Endangered metaphors
by Idström, Anna, Falzett, Tiber
fromCognitive linguistic studies in cultural contexts
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Type: Book
Although most people would assume that metaphor's only place of influence is in literature and song, this title argues that metaphors are found in various aspects of life. It takes us from Aristotle's equation for metaphor x=y to showing how metaphors such as a soaring housing m…
The metaphoric depiction of society and state as a body (in which each "organ" has its own function) has a long pedigree in the history of ideas in Europe. Examines the use of this metaphor by Nazi ideologists and particularly by Hitler in his "Mein Kampf", in the attempt to und…
The Critical Imagination is a study of metaphor, imaginitiveness, and criticism of the arts ... The first half explains the role imaginitiveness plays in criticism. To do this, Grant answers three questions that are of interest in their own right. First, what are the aims of cri…
'The Critical Imagination' explores metaphor, imaginativeness and criticism of the arts. James Grant critically examines the idea that art is rewarding because it involves responding imaginatively to a work. He explains the role imaginativeness plays in criticism, and goes on to…
"The author provides a detailed critique and analysis of prior theories of metaphor, many of which are implicitly circular. He shows how the theory he proposes incorporates the principal insights of prior theories while avoiding the problem of circularity, and illustrates his po…
This volume offers new insights into figurative language and its pervasive role as a factor of linguistic change. The case studies included in this book explore some of the different ways new metaphoric and metonymic expressions emerge and spread among speech communities, and ho…
Taking the reader on an archaeological exploration of the mind, the author, an entrepreneur and sustainability leader, uses recent findings in cognitive science and systems theory to reveal the hidden layers of values that form today's cultural norms. Uprooting the tired clichs …
Metaphor and metonymy appeal to us because they evoke mental images in unique but still recognisable ways. The potential for figurative thought exists in everyone, and it pervades our everyday social interactions. In particular, advertising offers countless opportunities to expl…
"Scientists turn to metaphors to formulate and explain scientific concepts, but an ill-considered metaphor can lead to social misunderstandings and counterproductive policies, Brendon Larson observes in this stimulating book. He explores how metaphors can entangle scientific fac…