THE ROLE OF METAPHORS IN COGNITIVE PROCESSES: METAPHOR AND ABSTRACT THOUGHT

Аннотация:

This paper investigates the role of metaphor in cognitive processes, tracing its conceptualization from traditional linguistic views of secondary nomination to contemporary cognitive linguistic theories that consider it fundamental to human thought. Examining lexicological perspectives on metaphor as a semantic recategorization, the study highlights the shift towards understanding metaphor as an integral aspect of cognition, influencing the generation, reception, processing, and communication of information. Ultimately, the paper underscores the cognitive theory's perspective on metaphor as a basic mental operation that bridges conceptual domains, facilitating the conceptualization of reality and providing a framework for analyzing metaphorical models that structure our understanding across diverse conceptual areas.