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conceptual metaphor theory  

Definition

  • A theory of concepts according to which the conceptual system is based on metaphors that allow an abstract domain to be understood with the help of a concrete domain grounded in bodily and sensorimotor experiences.

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Bibliographic citation(s)

  • • Kövecses, Z. (2022). Some recent issues in conceptual metaphor theory. In M. Prandi & M. Rossi (Eds.), Researching Metaphors (pp. 29–41). Routledge.

    • Document type: literature review

    • Access: closed

  • • Lakoff, G., & Johnson, M. (1980/1985). Les métaphores dans la vie quotidienne (M. de Fornel & J.-J. Lecercle, Trad.). Éditions de Minuit.

    • Document type: literature review

    • Access: closed

  • • Lakoff, G., & Johnson, M. (1980). Metaphors we live by . University of Chicago Press.

    • Document type: literature review

    • Access: closed

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