Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson is a philosopher known for his work on embodied cognition and metaphor theory. He argues that our thoughts and understanding are rooted in our physical experiences and interactions with the world. Rather than thinking of language and concepts as purely abstract, Johnson emphasizes that metaphors shape how we perceive reality. For example, when we say "time is money," we're using a metaphor based on our experience with both time and money, which influences how we think about and manage our time. His work highlights the deep connection between our body, language, and thought.