The Metaphorical Brain

• Hoofdauteur: Vicky T. Lai (auth)
• Andere auteurs: Seana Coulson (auth)
• Formaat: Elektronisch Hoofdstuk
• Taal: Engels
• Gepubliceerd in: Frontiers Media SA 2016
• Reeks: Frontiers Research Topics
• Onderwerpen: Neurosciences; figurative language comprehension; Schizophrenia; hemispheric specialization; embodiment; right hemisphere damage; Alzheimer's disease; Executive Function; autism
• Online toegang: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Metaphor has been an issue of intense research and debate for decades (see, for example [1]). Researchers in various disciplines, including linguistics, psychology, computer science, education, and philosophy have developed a variety of theories, and much progress has been made [2]. For one, metapho...