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# Metaphors We Live By

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Buy Metaphors We Live By New by Lakoff, George, Johnson, Mark (ISBN: 9780226468013) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: A classic - This is a classic if you are interested in metaphors and literary studies. But the authors' work has had influence beyond literary studies.
Review: Books that have changed my life - There are some books that are just so 'right' you immediately click with them. This is one such. The idea is that we live by metaphors - 'war', 'sex', 'up is good' etc etc. This is a trans-national, trans-cultural truth that holds true for the whole species. That as the brain recognises what is going on neural paths are activated, and where the same thing is recognised, the same neural paths are triggered, until they get 'hard-wired' into our consciousness and behaviour. This was penned back in the '80s, but stays fresh and true in the noughties. To be honest, it goes a bit funny at the end where they try to guess where future research may take them, as far as I can see wrongly, but the first 90% is so good you can forgive them that!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 54,390 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 23 in Grammar, Structure & Syntax 124 in Scientific History & Philosophy References 439 in Philosophy (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,034) |
| Dimensions  | 13.97 x 2.54 x 21.59 cm |
| Edition  | New |
| ISBN-10  | 0226468011 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0226468013 |
| Item weight  | 510 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 292 pages |
| Publication date  | 15 April 2003 |
| Publisher  | University of Chicago Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A classic
*by O***T on 15 April 2025*

This is a classic if you are interested in metaphors and literary studies. But the authors' work has had influence beyond literary studies.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Books that have changed my life
*by G***C on 20 September 2010*

There are some books that are just so 'right' you immediately click with them. This is one such. The idea is that we live by metaphors - 'war', 'sex', 'up is good' etc etc. This is a trans-national, trans-cultural truth that holds true for the whole species. That as the brain recognises what is going on neural paths are activated, and where the same thing is recognised, the same neural paths are triggered, until they get 'hard-wired' into our consciousness and behaviour. This was penned back in the '80s, but stays fresh and true in the noughties. To be honest, it goes a bit funny at the end where they try to guess where future research may take them, as far as I can see wrongly, but the first 90% is so good you can forgive them that!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A book for linguists
*by N***E on 14 October 2019*

It's probably an amazing book for linguists but it's not an easy read for an average Joe. I found it fascinating but at times difficult; its scope wasn't "useful" for me. But I'm the "average Joe" in this story - if you're a a linguist, you'll most likely enjoy it.

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