On recognizement and comprehension of metaphors

Authors

  • Edgar Marques

Keywords:

metaphor, interpretation, language philosophy, Davidson, Searle

Abstract

My main concern in this paper is, relying on the conceptions of some thinkers like Searle and Davidson, to reflect about what metaphors are and about the criteria we use to recognize and interpret them.

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Author Biography

Edgar Marques

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Published

2015-08-11

How to Cite

Marques, E. (2015). On recognizement and comprehension of metaphors. Reflexão, 30(88). Retrieved from https://periodicos.puc-campinas.edu.br/reflexao/article/view/3180

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