Why does conceptual metaphor theory predict that understanding abstract concepts like 'argument' often relies on more concrete domains such as 'war'?

💡 Explanation

Cognitive processes leverage embodied simulation, mapping abstract concepts to concrete experiences; because 'argument is war' frames discourse as a battle, relying on motor and sensory schemas. Therefore, understanding arguments engages embodied simulations, rather than relying solely on abstract reasoning or literal interpretations.

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