The Metaphoric and Idiomatic Structuring of Abstract Concepts

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The paper explores the connection between grounded cognition theory and the grounding of structural metaphors, emphasizing the significance of context in understanding abstract concepts. It delves into the nature of abstract concepts, highlighting how conceptual metaphors shape our perception of them through language. The discussion culminates in an analysis of the metaphor "THE MIND IS A BOOK," illustrating how idiomatic expressions help structure our understanding of abstract ideas. The central inquiry focuses on the role of metaphors and idioms in conceptual organization.