Knowledge and Language - Volume III Metaphor and Knowledge (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993)

Metaphor lies at the heart of the contemporary debate in aesthetics, semantics and the philosophy of science. It is generally recognised now that metaphor is not an obfuscation of the truth (as so many philosophers since Plato have argued); on the contrary, it is essential that we consider metaphor if we strive for an optimal understanding of how truth is gained both in science and in our everyday dealings with reality. Hence, metaphor is not of interest only for the literary theorists, but for all those who wish to understand science and how to grasp the structure of our social world. This volume presents eleven essays on the role of metaphor in philosophy, poetry, semiotics, art, literary criticism, economics, medical science and in political theory. Through the use of metaphor, the contributors provide a unique and exciting picture of these disciplines.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Release date:	October 2012
First published:	1993
Editors:	F. R Ankersmit • J.J.A. Mooij
Dimensions:	240 x 160 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	213
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
ISBN-13:	978-9401048149
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Philosophy of language Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Semantics (meaning) > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Aesthetics Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Aesthetics Promotions
LSN:	9401048142
Barcode:	9789401048149

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