The problem of metaphor in cognitive linguistics

This article is devoted to the problem of study metaphor in Cognitive Linguistics, conceptual theory metaphor. The deals with works such research scientists as Earl McCormack, G.Lakoff and M.Johnson, well Raymond W.Gibbs Jr., Dedra Gentner, Brian Bowdle, Lynn Cameron, Gilles Fauconier, Michael J. Reddy, David Pantner others. Definitions are given for two types metaphors: orientational ontological metaphors. also discusses aspects mapping or matching, there three this mapping. touches upon levels metaphorical, cognitive process. represented books by M.Johnson «Metaphors we live by». provides examples main function its aspect, obtaining new knowledge. Metaphor aspect linguistics considered through prism Metaphorical thinking inherent not only modern man, but from time immemorial, has been skillfully used everyday habitual way life a person. Conceptual one operations, thinking, understanding, cognition, perception interpretation environment around us. transition experience, information, knowledge about semantic area another area.