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Author: George Lakoff, Mark Johnsen

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780226468013

Language: English

Publish Date: 01/01/1980

Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2Metaphor structures how we know ourselves
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Chapter 3Metaphor structures how we perceive the world
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Chapter 4Metaphor is the bridge that connects our past and present reality
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Why listen to Metaphors We Live By

Listening to the summary audiobook of "Metaphors We Live By" by George Lakoff and Mark Johnson offers a compelling glimpse into how metaphors shape our understanding of the world and influence our thoughts and actions. By distilling complex ideas into a concise format, the summary provides valuable insights into the pervasive role of language in shaping our perceptions, relationships, and societal structures. Engaging with these concepts not only enhances your critical thinking skills but also equips you to navigate and communicate more effectively in daily life. This audiobook serves as an accessible entry point to a groundbreaking work that challenges conventional notions of language and cognition.

Author : George Lakoff, Mark Johnsen

George Lakoff is a professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley. As the founder of cognitive linguistics, his research field involves cognitive linguistics, the neural theory of language, and conceptual systems. In addition to his plethora of published work, he also once served as a ‘language coach’ for Howard Dean, the former chairman of the Democratic Party of the United States, when he ran for president. The other author, Mark Johnsen, is a professor and the head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Oregon. He is also one of the founders of cognitive linguistics and philosophy in the flesh.

Key Insights from Metaphors We Live By

  • Metaphors shape our perceptions and actions, often unconsciously, influencing how we understand the world. Lakoff and Johnson argue that these metaphors are foundational to our thought processes, deeply embedded in language and culture.
  • Conceptual metaphors can frame our understanding of complex ideas, such as love being seen as a journey, which affects how we perceive relationships. This framing can lead to specific behaviors and expectations, illustrating the power of metaphor in shaping human experience.
  • The authors emphasize that our understanding of abstract concepts is grounded in physical experiences, making metaphors essential for communication. By recognizing these metaphoric structures, we can gain deeper insights into cultural differences and communication barriers.
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