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Start here on your Cognitive Linguistic journey! Presents the groundbreaking foundation of Conceptual Metaphor Theory, revealing how everyday metaphors structure our very cognition. Packed with vivid language examples, guided exercises for uncovering hidden metaphors in conversations and texts, and practical insights for applying metaphor analysis in language learning and anthropological research.
Target Audience:
General Audience, Students, Linguists, Anthropologists.
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Essential reading for understanding conceptual metaphor theory.
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"This book could be considered to be one of the most intellectually honest of any book in print, for it unashamedly deals with commonsense notions of how the human mind deals with the world."
How does the mind work? Features practical analyses of language and culture. Introduces image-schema theory by showing how everyday bodily experiences—like balance, containment, and force—shape our conceptual networks.
Target Audience:
Philosophers, Linguists, Anthropologists, Cognitive Scientists.
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Explores the role of image schemas in shaping thought.
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"Mind-blowing!"
"A very important book."
Applies the metaphor revolution to core philosophical topics, demonstrating how concepts of truth, morality, and knowledge are grounded in bodily experience. Includes illustrative case studies from historical texts and discussion prompts for applying embodied analysis to classic and contemporary philosophy.
Target Audience:
Academics, Philosophy Students, Cognitive Scientists.
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Recommended for academics, comprehensive analysis of embodied cognition in philosophy.