Introduction

Cambridge University Press eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Raymond W. Gibbs
DOI: 10.1017/9781009563635.001
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Abstract

The introduction outlines the main thesis that metaphor is not only for understanding abstract concepts but also for understanding human bodily experience. If the body itself is understood as metaphor, this gives a completely different view of how metaphor functions in thinking, language, and action.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Language Metaphor and Cognition Embodied and Extended Cognition Corporeality Perception and Education

Publication details

Journal / source
Cambridge University Press eBooks
Pages
1–19
Publication date
6 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter