Metaphors and Analogies in Sciences and Humanities - Words and Worlds (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)

In this highly-interdisciplinary volume, we systematically study the role of metaphors and analogies in (mis)shaping our understanding of the world. Metaphors and Analogies occupy a prominent place in scientific discourses, as they do in literature, humanities and at the very level of our thinking itself. But when misused they can lead us astray, blinding our understanding inexorably. How can metaphors aid us in our understanding of the world? What role do they play in our scientific discourses and in humanities? How do they help us understand and skillfully deal with our complex socio-political scenarios? Where is the dividing line between their use and abuse? Join us as we explore some of these questions in this volume.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Synthese Library, 453
Release date:	June 2022
First published:	2022
Editors:	Shyam Wuppuluri • A. C. Grayling
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	596
Edition:	1st ed. 2022
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-090687-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy
LSN:	3-03-090687-6
Barcode:	9783030906870

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