THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN METAPHOR AND CONCEPTUAL DOMAINS IN COGNITIVE LINGUISTICS
Keywords:
Cognitive Linguistics, Conceptual Metaphor, Conceptual Domains, Metaphorical Mapping, Embodiment, Cognitive SemanticsAbstract
This article explores the intricate relationship between metaphor and conceptual domains within the framework of cognitive linguistics. Drawing upon contemporary theories of conceptual metaphor, we argue that metaphor is not merely a rhetorical device but a fundamental cognitive mechanism through which abstract concepts are understood and structured in terms of more concrete, experientially grounded domains. We delve into how source domains provide the scaffolding for target domains, shaping our understanding of everything from emotions and time to scientific theories. Through an examination of various linguistic examples and theoretical perspectives, this article illuminates the pervasive influence of metaphorical mapping in human thought and language.
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