Gilles Fauconnier

Gilles Fauconnier is a cognitive scientist known for his work on metaphor theory and how we understand concepts. He emphasizes that metaphors are not just linguistic expressions but fundamental to human thought. Fauconnier, along with Mark Turner, introduced the idea of "conceptual blending," which explains how we combine different ideas to create new meanings. This process helps us make sense of complex experiences by relating them to familiar concepts. His work illustrates how our thinking is shaped by the relationships and connections we draw between different domains of knowledge.