Thesis Abstract

<p> This research project aims to investigate the influence of language on conceptual metaphors, exploring how linguistic structures and expressions shape metaphorical reasoning, thought patterns, and cultural conceptualizations. The study will examine the ways in which different languages encode and frame conceptual metaphors, investigating the impact of linguistic diversity on metaphorical reasoning, cognitive processes, and cultural perspectives. By delving into the role of language in shaping conceptual metaphors, the research seeks to provide insights into the intricate relationship between language, cognition, and cultural conceptualizations. <br></p>

Thesis Overview

<p> </p><div>The influence of language on conceptual metaphors represents a fundamental and intriguing area of inquiry, encompassing the cognitive, linguistic, and cultural dimensions of metaphorical reasoning and cultural conceptualizations. This research project seeks to delve into the intricate ways in which language influences the conceptualization and reasoning of metaphorical expressions, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of the influence of linguistic structures and expressions on metaphorical reasoning, thought patterns, and cultural conceptualizations.</div><div>The investigation will explore the linguistic encoding of conceptual metaphors, considering the theoretical foundations of Conceptual Metaphor Theory, the role of metaphor in language and thought, and cross-linguistic variations in conceptual metaphors. By examining the role of language in shaping metaphorical reasoning and thought patterns, the research project aims to elucidate the cognitive processing of conceptual metaphors, the principles of embodied cognition, and the cultural variations in metaphorical reasoning.</div><div>Methodologically, the research will adopt a comparative and interdisciplinary approach, drawing on insights from cognitive linguistics, linguistic anthropology, and cross-cultural psychology to investigate the influence of language on metaphorical reasoning, thought patterns, and cultural conceptualizations. The study will involve a cross-linguistic analysis of conceptual metaphors, examining the impact of linguistic diversity on metaphorical reasoning, cognitive processes, and cultural perspectives. By investigating the role of language in shaping conceptual metaphors, this research aims to contribute to our understanding of the intricate relationship between language, cognition, and cultural conceptualizations, shedding light on the diversity and complexity of metaphorical reasoning across different linguistic and cultural contexts.</div> <br><p></p>