Our Metaphorical Bodies

Why Metaphor May Be Everywhere

AvRaymond W. Gibbs, Jr.

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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This 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 this connection is essential for grasping the extensive influence of metaphor across all realms of human cognition and behavior. Additionally, this book underscores cultural variations in how we conceptualize our bodies through metaphorical frameworks, enriching our understanding of diverse perspectives on bodily experiences.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-03-19
Mått:157 x 235 x 18 mm
Vikt:523 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:252
Förlag:Cambridge University Press
ISBN:9781009563604

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Raymond W. Gibbs, Jr. is an independent cognitive scientist and former Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He has authored numerous books on topics such as figurative thought, embodiment, and conceptual metaphor, including 'The Poetics of Mind (1994),' 'Embodiment and Cognitive Science (2005),' 'Metaphor Wars (2019),' and 'Interpreting Figurative Meaning (2012).' Additionally, he has served as editor of the 'Cambridge Handbook of Metaphor and Thought' and co-editor of the 'Cambridge Handbook of Irony and Thought.'

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'Richly illustrating how metaphors help us understand our bodies, and in turn, our bodies to understand the world, the volume highlights the integral role of contiguity (and thus metonymy). Valuable reading for lovers of metaphor and metonymy, professionals engaged in therapeutic work or cultural studies, and individuals wanting to understand themselves better.' Alan Cienki, Professor of Language Use & Cognition and English Linguistics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2025

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction; 2. Metaphor in basic body parts and bodily actions; 3. Extended metaphorical performances; 4. Metaphor in illness and disordered bodies; 5. Is metaphor really everywhere?; 6. Conclusion; Endnotes; References.