'Metaphors We Live By' (book)

"Metaphors We Live By," written by George Lakoff and Mark Johnson, explores how metaphors shape our understanding and everyday language. The authors argue that metaphors are not just linguistic embellishments but fundamental to our thought processes and perceptions of the world. For example, we often use "argument is war" in our speech, influencing how we perceive conflicts. The book highlights how these conceptual metaphors affect our behavior and decision-making, suggesting that our understanding of reality is largely framed by the metaphors we adopt, thus impacting culture, communication, and social interactions.