HOW METAPHORS REFLECT WORLDVIEW AND COGNITION
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Keywords: Cognitive metaphor, worldview, cognition, conceptual mapping, cultural models, linguistic relativity.Abstract
Annotation: This article explores how metaphors are not merely linguistic expressions but reflect deep-seated cognitive processes and cultural worldviews. Drawing from cognitive linguistics, anthropology, and cross-cultural communication studies, the paper argues that metaphors function as cognitive models that shape how individuals and societies perceive reality. By analyzing conceptual metaphors such as “Life is a journey”, “Mind is a container”, and culture-specific metaphors in English, Uzbek, and other languages, this study illustrates how metaphorical language encodes perception, value systems, and collective experience. The findings underscore the role of metaphor in shaping thought and highlight its significance in intercultural understanding and translation.
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