СONCEPTUAL METAPHOR THEORY IN MODERN LINGUISTICS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/Keywords:
conceptual metaphor; cognitive linguistics; metaphor theory; language and thought; cognitive processes; discourse analysis; modern linguisticsAbstract
Conceptual metaphor theory is an important approach in modern linguistics that explains how people understand abstract ideas through metaphorical thinking. The theory was developed mainly by George Lakoff and Mark Johnson, who argued that metaphors are not just stylistic expressions, but also a part of human cognition. This article reviews the main principles of conceptual metaphor theory and its place in modern linguistics. A comparative-descriptive methodology was used in conjunction with examples from everyday language. The findings show that metaphors affect communication, thinking, and cultural understanding. The article also discusses the importance of conceptual metaphors in language learning and discourse analysis.
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