Lakoff's "Metaphors We Live By"

Lakoff's "Metaphors We Live By" explores how metaphors shape our understanding of the world and influence our thoughts and actions. It argues that many concepts in our everyday language and reasoning are rooted in metaphors, which provide frameworks for interpreting experiences. For example, when we say "time is money," we treat time as a valuable resource, impacting how we prioritize our activities. By recognizing these metaphors, we can better understand our language, culture, and thought processes, revealing how deeply interconnected they are with our lived experiences.