Metaphor and Thought: State of the Art. PART 2
Metaphor and Thought, bringing together perspectives from psychology, linguistics, philosophy, and artificial intelligence. It examines the neural basis of metaphor, arguing that metaphorical understanding is deeply rooted in embodied experience and brain function. The text discusses how metaphors create categories, influence reasoning in various domains like law and mathematics, and shape our understanding of abstract concepts and emotions. Furthermore, it investigates the role of metaphor in communication and discourse, including its use in everyday conversation, education, and literature, considering both conventional and novel forms and their processing. Ultimately, the collection offers insights into the fundamental role of metaphor in human cognition and the construction of meaning.