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Gary Jaron Concepts are packaged in metaphoric language. Concepts are summarized statements of ideas and inspirations that require structured language to articul…moreConcepts are packaged in metaphoric language. Concepts are summarized statements of ideas and inspirations that require structured language to articulate, explain and elucidate what is the potential packaged in the concept. This is what the authors were trying to explain. Our primary concepts are body based metaphors.(less)

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what are the key connecting elements of Metaphors we live by and The hero with a thousand faces (Joseph Campbell?

Kevin O'hara Lakoff's book is mentioned in the Hero's Journey by Robert Dilts and Steve Gilligan while pointing out that our fundamental language is metaphorical -…moreLakoff's book is mentioned in the Hero's Journey by Robert Dilts and Steve Gilligan while pointing out that our fundamental language is metaphorical - a child thinks in metaphor and story long before he thinks literality.(less)

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