Researching Metaphors: Towards a Comprehensive Account

This collection explores the possibilities of a more holistic approach to metaphor, beyond the cognitive paradigm, and conventional concepts, to illustrate the richness and diversity of living metaphors. It brings together researchers from various fields to critically examine the presuppositions of the cognitive approach and offers a complementary vision of languages and figures that integrates disparate lines of study.

Format: Hardback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This collection takes a bold step forward in advocating for a more comprehensive and holistic understanding of metaphor. It expands the field's scope beyond the confines of the cognitive paradigm and conventional metaphorical concepts, showcasing the vast possibilities that arise from the study of living metaphors.

The volume brings together a diverse group of scholars from various disciplines, united in their critical examination of the foundational assumptions of the cognitive approach to metaphors. By exploring alternative perspectives and integrating disparate lines of study within the cognitive paradigm, the book offers a complementary vision of languages and figures that seeks to paint a more comprehensive portrait of metaphors.

Through its rich and insightful contributions, this collection encourages researchers and scholars to reevaluate their understanding of metaphor and embrace a broader, more interdisciplinary approach. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the complexities and nuances of this powerful linguistic phenomenon.

Weight: 660g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032025865