Symbolic usage refers to the use of something to represent an idea or concept beyond its literal meaning. It's about…
The substance metaphor treats abstract concepts as if they were physical substances that can be possessed, transferred, or manipulated. It…
A structural metaphor conceptualizes one idea as a structure, allowing us to reason about it using the properties of that…
Orientational metaphors structure abstract concepts in terms of physical orientation, like 'up' for good and 'down' for bad. This impacts…
An ontological metaphor conceptualizes abstract ideas as entities or substances. It allows us to talk about and understand things like…
The exemplification relation connects a general concept to specific instances or examples. It clarifies abstract ideas by providing concrete illustrations…
An entity metaphor treats an abstract concept as if it were a physical object or entity. This allows us to…
The container metaphor posits that abstract concepts, thoughts, and emotions are contained within a mental space or 'container.' We use…
A theory is a structured set of propositions offering a comprehensive explanation for phenomena in the natural world or abstract…
Nominalism posits that abstract concepts, general terms, and universals lack independent existence, serving merely as names or labels for collections…