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Metaphor theory has shifted from asking whether metaphor is ‘conceptual’ or ‘linguistic’ to debating whether it is ‘embodied’ or ‘discursive’. Although recent work in the social and cognitive sciences has yielded clear opportunities to resolve that dispute, the divide between discourse- and...
‘Metaphor’, a form of figurative language in which one thing or idea is expressed in terms of another, is becoming an increasingly popular area of study, as it is relevant to the work of semanticists, pragmatists, discourse analysts and also those working at the interface of language and literature...
Combining up-to-date scholarship with clear and accessible language and helpful exercises, Metaphor: A Practical Introduction is an invaluable resource for all readers interested in metaphor. This second edition includes two new chapters—on ‘metaphors in discourse’ and ‘metaphor and emotion’ —along...
A visually stunning journey through some key philosophical concepts, presented through simple metaphors and captivating artwork. The perfect book for a budding philosopher or anyone interested in in exploring profound ideas through art. The word metaphor comes to us from Ancient Greek, in which it...
This book provides a comprehensive philosophical theory explicating the cognitive contribution of metaphor. Metaphor effects a transference of meaning, not between two terms, but between two structured domains of content, or ‘semantic fields’. Semantic fields, construed as necessary to a theory of...
'Metaphor', a form of figurative language in which one thing or idea is expressed in terms of another, is becoming an increasingly popular area of study, as it is relevant to the work of semanticists, pragmatists, discourse analysts and also those
Denis Donoghue turns his attention to the practice of metaphor and to its lesser cousins, simile, metonym, and synecdoche. Metaphor (“a carrying or bearing across”) supposes that an ordinary word could have been used in a statement but hasn't been
Metaphor is a central concept in literary studies, but it is also prevalent in everyday language and speech. Recent literary theories such as postmodernism and deconstruction have transformed the study of the text and revolutionized our thinking a
Each of these Analysing Architecture Notebooks is devoted to a particular theme in understanding the rich and varied workings of architecture. They can be thought of as addenda to the foundation volume Analysing Architecture, which first appeared in 1997 and has subsequently been enlarged in three...
Every tale has two sides with millions of interpretations and subjectivity.This METANAFIC- A new genre is a combination of metaphors, narratives and fiction.Let us metaphorically metaphorise everything and cherish the metaphors around us.
In “Mossy Metaphors,” journey through a lush landscape of language where nature intertwines with emotion, and every verse whispers secrets waiting to be unveiled. The poems within this collection-infused with rich imagery and evocative symbolism-invite readers to delve deep into the complexities of...
This collection advocates for a more holistic picture of metaphor, extending the field’s focus beyond the cognitive paradigm and conventional metaphorical concepts to illustrate the possibilities afforded by the study of living metaphors.The volume brings together a diverse range of researchers in...
Marxism’s cultural turn, which has been prominent in its operation over at least the past four decades, continues to belie the hope it had initially held out. The idea that such a move would eventually pull Marxism out of its ‘ontological crisis’ is on the verge of a miscarriage. That is certainly...
First published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
”. . . a liberating book about a liberating theological approach.” —Christianity and Crisis ”Metaphorical Theology is a brilliant piece of writing which will make an important contribution both to new thinking on he nature of religious language and also to the dialogue between Christianity and...
Metaphor Interior Architecture is an interior-design firm with projects in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United States. Metaphor projects, which include retail outlets, commercial facilities, restaurants, bars, cafés, offices, co-working spaces, hotels and apartments, showcase an...
Emerson's Metaphors is a fundamental reinterpretation of the major American writer Ralph Waldo Emerson and an interdisciplinary intervention in literary criticism. This book draws on the methods and conclusions of the paradigm shifting Conceptual
This can be to our detriment. Metaphors can do a trip on you if you’re not careful. You can be tricked by metaphors into biased and fallacious thinking. You can be trapped by metaphors that leave you feeling stuck and doomed. You can be toxified by metaphorical frames.The solution? Develop quality...
