Cognitive Metaphor Theory (The Fourth Kind)

Author: Zhuanglin Hu
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: Research on metaphor in foreign countries has moved from traditional rhetoric to contemporary cognitive science. From a cognitive perspective, this book primarily explores the relationship between metaphor, language, and cognition; the essence of metaphor; metaphor and cognition; metaphor comprehension; metaphor application; and metaphor research in China. The main feature of this book is its interdisciplinary nature, involving multiple disciplines such as linguistics, cognitive science, rhetoric, philosophy, semiotics, aesthetics, logic, pragmatics, psychology, and computational science. It emphasizes both theory and application, aiming to elucidate that metaphor is a philosophical principle that sustains human existence and guides our lives, learning, and work. It also conducts comparisons between China and other countries to inspire domestic scholars to focus on the latest developments in their field while inheriting and promoting traditional Chinese approaches.