Our Metaphorical Bodies by Raymond W. Gibbs, Jr. - 9781009563598
Cambridge University Press
Our Metaphorical BodiesWhy Metaphor May Be Everywhere\nAuthor(s): Raymond W. Gibbs, Jr.\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781009563598, 978-1009563598\nSynopsis\nThis book offers a fresh examination of the significance of metaphorical thinking in comprehending human bodies and actions. It delves into numerous examples illustrating metaphor's role in conceptualizing body parts, illnesses, and various mundane and artistic bodily performances, fostering a deeper appreciation for metaphor's impact on human life. One key objective is to challenge the implicit dualism prevalent in much metaphor research, where the body is often considered in nonmetaphorical terms, with metaphors arising solely from cross-domain mappings involving abstract concepts. The book exposes the flaws in this traditional perspective, emphasizing the intrinsic connection between metaphor and understanding our bodies. Recognizing t.
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