Art Quote by Mark Johnson
““A metaphor is not merely a linguistic expression (a form of words) used for artistic or rhetorical purposes; instead, it is a process of human understanding by which we achieve meaningful experience that we can make sense of. A metaphor, in this "experiential" sense, is a process by which we understand and structure one domain of experience in terms of another domain of a different kind.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Meaning of the Body, Mark Johnson, 2007
Metaphor is a cognitive tool that lets us understand one domain by mapping it onto another, creating meaningful experience.
In simple terms: Metaphors shape how we think and understand.
Key Takeaway
Use metaphors to clarify complex ideas.
Themes
cognition
language
understanding
Mood
analytical
creative
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- teaching
- writing
- problem solving
Key Concepts
conceptual mapping
embodied cognition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you use metaphors in daily thinking?
- What benefits arise from metaphorical thinking?
A Different Perspective
May not account for literal language use.
