Metaphor and Metaphilosophy

Philosophy as Combat, Play, and Aesthetic Experience

By (author) Sarah A. Mattice

Publication date:

08 October 2014

Length of book:

166 pages

Publisher

Lexington Books

Dimensions:

237x161mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9780739192207

Sarah A. Mattice explores contemporary philosophical activity and the way in which one aspect of language—metaphor—gives shape and boundary to the landscape of the discipline. The book examines metaphors of combat, play, and aesthetic experience and emphasizes how the choices we make in philosophical language are deeply intertwined with what we think philosophy is and how it should be practiced. Drawing on a broad range of resources, from cognitive linguistics and hermeneutics to aesthetics and Chinese philosophy, Mattice's argument provides insight into the evolution and future of philosophy itself.

Introduction
Chapter One: Metaphor and Metaphilosophy
Chapter Two: Philosophical Activity as Combat
Chapter Three: Philosophical Activity as Play
Chapter Four: Philosophical Activity as Aesthetic Experience
Epilogue

Metaphor and Metaphilosophy makes a timely contribution to the field of comparative philosophy and provides a thoughtful critique of the current culture of philosophy. Mattice adeptly guides us in a constructive reflection on the subject of metaphilosophy. I recommend the book highly to all who are interested in engaging philosophical activity in a more open, respectful, and inclusive manner.