Discourse metaphors: The link between figurative language and habitual analogies

Zinken, Joerg

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“…One could say the same for the use of the term "conventional metaphor" in the cognitive linguistic literature -there is nothing "conventional" about neurally realized domain-to-domain mappings, at least in any conventional use of the term 'convention ' (e.g. Itkonen 2003;Zinken 2007). The most Lakoff and Johnson can do to account for shared meanings is, as mentioned earlier, to point out that "commonalities […] exist in the way our minds are embodied" (ibid: 4).…”

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Phenomenology and Cognitive Linguistics

Zlatev

2009

Handbook of Phenomenology and Cognitive Science

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Phenomenology and Cognitive Linguistics

Zlatev

2009

Handbook of Phenomenology and Cognitive Science

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“…Dennett 1991), who tend to attribute a determinative role to language with respect to consciousness. 2 A weaker form of this position, concerning metaphors specifically, predicts that conventional metaphors would be what Zinken (2007) calls "formspecific", i.e. that the metaphorical meanings would be associated with specific expressions, in the manner of idioms, rather than derive from systematic cross-domain mappings, as in CMT.…”

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“…The latter are chosen since they are either analogous to or spatiotemporally associated with the emotions in question. With time such expressions can become conventional, and in the process, shaped by cultural beliefs and discourse practices, as in the scenario envisioned by Zinken (2007). The predictions from such an interactionist position are therefore that there will be a degree of overlap between conventional motion-emotion metaphors in different languages, but that such overlap will be higher for more closely related languages and cultures (e.g.…”

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Moving Ourselves, Moving Others: Motion and Emotion in Intersubjectivity, Consciousness, and Language

Schiavio

2013

Philosophical Psychology

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Consciousness & Emotion Book Series publishes original works on this topic, in philosophy, psychology and the neurosciences. The series emphasizes thoughtful analysis of the implications of both empirical and experiential (e.g., clinical psychological) approaches to emotion. It will include topical works by scientists who are interested in the implications of their empirical findings for an understanding of emotion and consciousness and their interrelations. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataMoving ourselves, moving others : motion and emotion in intersubjectivity, consciousness and language / edited by Ad Foolen... [et al.]. An electronic version of this book is freely available, thanks to the support of libraries working with Knowledge Unlatched. KU is a collaborative initiative designed to make high quality books Open Access for the public good. The Open Access isbn for this book is 978 90 272 7491 5. IntroductionThis book is inspired by the theme session "Intersubjectivity and Language: The Interplay of Cognition and Emotion" held at the 10th International Cognitive Linguistics Conference in Krakow, Poland, in July 2007. As organizers of the session, we felt that an interdisciplinary volume on this matter would be an appropriate follow-up. In addition to contributors from the theme session, we invited authors who are well known in the field. Their positive response led to a total of 16 papers, which we grouped into 3 Parts: I Consciousness, II Intersubjectivity, and III Language. We asked each of the contributors to discuss these 'higher functions' of the human mind from the foundational perspective of motion and/or emotion (See Figure 1 in the Prologue). The polyphonous result contains, we think, many harmonizing but also some disharmonizing tones. As such, the volume constitutes a relevant contribution to the actual discussions in the humanities with respect to the human mind. The 16 papers are framed by a Prologue and an Epilogue. Jordan Zlatev, one of the editors and also co-author of one of the papers in Part III, wrote the Prologue in which he introduces each paper in the overarching perspective of motion and emotion. Colwyn Trevarthen, co-author of one of the papers in Part II, followed our request to write an Epilogue, in which he reflects on the contributions of the volume and places them in a historical perspective. Editing a voluminous collection as the present one does not involve much motion, besides moving fingers and hand on keyboard and mouse. A good deal of emotion was and is involved, however. Above all feelings of thankfulness. First of all, our gratitude goes to the authors for their work and patient cooperation over the years that the volume took shape. Secondly, we thank the colleagues who were willing to act as anonymous reviewers for the different papers. Special thanks go to Ralph Ellis, co-editor of the Consciousness & Emotion Book Series in which this volume is being published. Ralph has given us useful support along the way and even felt inspired to contribute, ...

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“…Data sought to justify specific control methods include cost-benefit analyses and assessments of potential efficacy and side effects. Control metaphors used include war, anti-immigration, epidemic, and catastrophe (Wong 2002, Zinken 2007, Nerlich and James 2009).…”

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Controversies and consensus on the lionfish invasion in the Western Atlantic Ocean

Carballo-Cárdenas¹

2015

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ABSTRACT. This study investigates how the lionfish (Pterois sp.) invasion of the Western Atlantic Ocean has been socially constructed by natural scientists, the media, and stakeholders associated with various marine protected areas in the Caribbean. By examining the use of data and metaphors by these actors, I identify where invasion discourses converge and diverge. Although consensus exists regarding the non-nativeness, introduction vector, and successful establishment of lionfish throughout the region, I also identify uncertainty surrounding lionfish impact and controversies regarding lionfish management and control. The dominant discourse frames lionfish as a threat and control efforts as a war to keep the enemy at bay, and promotes lionfish hunting and consumption by humans: the "ultimate predators." However, this view is challenged by a coalition that questions the safety, effectiveness, and morality of the practices promoted by the kill-and-eat lionfish coalition. A nascent discourse that frames lionfish as fulfilling the role of overexploited native species, primarily expressed in socioeconomic terms, is shifting lionfish impact perception from negative to positive among some stakeholder groups. Whereas the dominant discourse views humans as helping nature to regain balance through lionfish hunting, a minority coalition views lionfish as part of the ecosystem, where a new equilibrium will be reached. This study shows that scientific data and metaphors, amplified by the media, facilitated initial understanding of the lionfish phenomenon and are used to legitimize claims. In time, however, local knowledge and societal values have intermingled with scientific data, sometimes challenging scientific discourses, and contributing to a richer understanding of the invasion as a social-ecological phenomenon.

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Discourse metaphors: The link between figurative language and habitual analogies

Cited by 166 publications

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Phenomenology and Cognitive Linguistics

Phenomenology and Cognitive Linguistics

Moving Ourselves, Moving Others: Motion and Emotion in Intersubjectivity, Consciousness, and Language

Controversies and consensus on the lionfish invasion in the Western Atlantic Ocean

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