CONCEPTUAL METAPHOR: BRIDGING LANGUAGE AND THOUGHT"

Conceptual metaphors serve as a powerful framework for understanding how humans think, reason, and communicate. By linking abstract concepts to concrete experiences, metaphors shape the way we perceive the world and make sense of complex ideas. This theme explores the cognitive and linguistic foundations of conceptual metaphors, highlighting their role in everyday language, cultural understanding, and problem-solving. It provides insights into how metaphors structure our thoughts, influence behaviors, and reflect underlying cultural values. Through this lens, we can better appreciate the interplay between language and cognition in shaping human experiences.