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Categorization and metaphor understanding.

R W Gibbs1

  • 1Program in Experimental Psychology, University of California, Santa Cruz 95064.

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|July 11, 1992
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Metaphor comprehension involves more than temporary categories; it relies on pre-existing conceptual mappings in long-term memory. This challenges the class-inclusion model by highlighting the role of tacit conceptual metaphors in understanding verbal metaphors.

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Linguistics
  • Philosophy of Mind

Background:

  • The class-inclusion model proposes metaphors are understood via ad hoc categories.
  • This model suggests topics are assigned to diagnostic categories, with vehicles as prototypical members.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To challenge the class-inclusion model of metaphor comprehension.
  • To propose that verbal metaphors stem from preexisting conceptual mappings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of evidence from cognitive linguistics, philosophy, and psychology.
  • Analysis of existing theories on metaphor processing.

Main Results:

  • Verbal metaphors are argued to be instantiations of metaphorically structured, long-term conceptual mappings.

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  • Evidence supports the role of tacit conceptual metaphors in discourse comprehension, contrary to the class-inclusion model.

    • Conclusions:

    • Metaphor comprehension is rooted in deeply ingrained conceptual structures, not just temporary categorization.
    • The study advocates for a view of metaphor processing that emphasizes pre-existing, abstract conceptual relationships.