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Objects of Metaphor
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Exploring a unique philosophical perspective, this work presents a comprehensive account of metaphor, challenging conventional views. It delves into the intricate relationship between simile and metaphor, redefines dead metaphor, and positions metaphor as a significant theoretical category. While acknowledging the ornamental use of metaphor, it emphasizes its essential role in language and linguistic studies. This book appeals to philosophers, psychologists, and linguists alike, offering fresh insights into the complexities of metaphorical language.
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Objects of Metaphor, Samuel Guttenplan
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- 2005
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- Title
- Objects of Metaphor
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Samuel Guttenplan
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 314
- ISBN13
- 9780199280896
- Category
- Language dictionaries and textbooks
- Description
- Exploring a unique philosophical perspective, this work presents a comprehensive account of metaphor, challenging conventional views. It delves into the intricate relationship between simile and metaphor, redefines dead metaphor, and positions metaphor as a significant theoretical category. While acknowledging the ornamental use of metaphor, it emphasizes its essential role in language and linguistic studies. This book appeals to philosophers, psychologists, and linguists alike, offering fresh insights into the complexities of metaphorical language.