Metaphors We Live By

Metaphors We Live By

This book, a classic in contemporary linguistics, is widely recognized as the beginning of the systematic study of metaphor in cognitive linguistics and has had a profound influence on metaphor research internationally. George Lakoff and Mark Johnson argue in the book that metaphor is not merely a matter of vocabulary but also a crucial means of human thought, directly involved in human cognition and a fundamental way of human existence. They thus proposed the theory of conceptual metaphor from a cognitive perspective. This book completely overturned the narrow view of metaphor that had prevailed for thousands of years, and is now considered a classic in all papers and monographs on metaphor and cognition, both domestically and internationally.
This is the most original and valuable discussion of the subject of metaphor that I have ever encountered.
—— James D. McCawley (renowned linguist)
Entertaining and thought-provoking... As Lakoff and Johnson demonstrate on every page, the most important thing about metaphor is experiencing it—this book is meant to be experienced, not read. These insights flourish when the conceptual structures of both reader and author are reflected in the experience. This common quality of all human communication is enhanced here by Lakoff and Johnson's artistic insight, resulting in a magnificent book on a profound human theme.
—John M. Lawler, Linguistics
Through rich examples and clear analysis, Lakoff and Johnson force us to focus on the twin issues of metaphor and conceptual categories. Metaphors We Live By is an example of successful collaboration between disciplines that were once completely isolated.
— Robbert Greene, Contemporary Language Notes

2015-03-01

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