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Language, Metaphor, and Cognition

This cluster of papers explores the metaphorical representation of time in language and cognition, investigating the influence of language on conceptualizations of time, the role of embodiment and spatial metaphors in understanding time, and the neural basis of understanding metaphoric expressions related to time. It also delves into cross-cultural differences in mental representations of time and the impact of metaphor on reasoning and communication.

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MetaphorTimeLanguageCognitionEmbodimentSpatial MetaphorsConceptual BlendingCognitive ScienceCross-Cultural ComparisonNeural Basis

Journals publishing in this area

1Frontiers in Psychology cover
Frontiers in Psychology
ISSN 1664-10781,071 articles in this topic
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2Language cover
Language
ISSN 0097-8507659 articles in this topic
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3Cognition cover
Cognition
ISSN 0010-0277474 articles in this topic
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4Modern Language Journal cover
Modern Language Journal
ISSN 0026-7902427 articles in this topic
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The American Journal of Psychology
ISSN 0002-9556155 articles in this topic
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Psychological Review
ISSN 0033-295X129 articles in this topic
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8Trends in Cognitive Sciences cover
Trends in Cognitive Sciences
ISSN 1364-6613115 articles in this topic
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