The Architecture of Analogy: A Multidimensional Analysis of The Notion of Metaphor
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https://doi.org/10.37547/philological-crjps-07-04-07Keywords:
Metaphor, figurative language, cognitive linguisticsAbstract
The study of metaphor has transitioned from a peripheral concern of classical rhetoric to a central pillar of cognitive science. This article examines the "Notion of Metaphor" through the lens of Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT), Neural Theory of Language (NTL), and Conceptual Blending. We argue that metaphor is a fundamental mapping mechanism that allows the human mind to navigate abstract complexities by grounding them in sensory-motor experiences. By analyzing the structural, biological, and sociolinguistic dimensions of metaphor, this paper demonstrates that figurative thought is not a linguistic "extra" but the primary scaffolding of human cognition.
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