Metaphors and Analogies in Sciences and Humanities: Words and Worlds (1st ed. 2022) (Synthese Library #453)
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- Synopsis
- In this highly-interdisciplinary volume, we systematically study the role of metaphors and analogies in (mis)shaping our understanding of the world. Metaphors and Analogies occupy a prominent place in scientific discourses, as they do in literature, humanities and at the very level of our thinking itself. But when misused they can lead us astray, blinding our understanding inexorably. How can metaphors aid us in our understanding of the world? What role do they play in our scientific discourses and in humanities? How do they help us understand and skillfully deal with our complex socio-political scenarios? Where is the dividing line between their use and abuse? Join us as we explore some of these questions in this volume.
- Copyright:
- 2022
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- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9783030906887
- Related ISBNs:
- 9783030906870
- Publisher:
- Springer International Publishing
- Date of Addition:
- 07/01/22
- Copyrighted By:
- The Editor
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Science, Philosophy
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- Shyam Wuppuluri
- Edited by:
- A. C. Grayling
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