Metaphor in the mental lexicon

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Focusing on the intricate relationship between metaphor and individual knowledge, this monograph explores metaphor through various scientific paradigms, including philosophy, psychology, and linguistics. It emphasizes the role of medical metaphor in political, medical, and everyday discourse. The text presents both theoretical insights and empirical research findings, making it a valuable resource for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as specialists interested in the formation and functioning of metaphor within the mental lexicon.