Conceptual metaphor theory indicates that metaphors are formed on the basis of bodily experiences such as perceptual interactions, bodily actions, and manipulations of objects. However, recent studies have provided ev...Conceptual metaphor theory indicates that metaphors are formed on the basis of bodily experiences such as perceptual interactions, bodily actions, and manipulations of objects. However, recent studies have provided evidence on the variations of metaphor under different cultures. In order to look into the relationship between metaphor and culture, this study reviews some related empirical studies. Previous studies can mainly be divided into three interrelated sections, namely （1） understanding self and the other with metaphor; （2） the role of metaphor in cross-cultural communication; （3） how culture shapes people＇ s perception of the world through metaphor. Concluded from the review, though it is still hard to offer a definite answer to the role of culture in metaphor formation, it would be fair to say that metaphor can be helpful in studying various cultures.展开更多
In the process of Chinese-style modernization,the most subtle symptom may be the widening psychological divide between us and nature."Nature-Deficit Disorder"manifests not only as a series of physical and me...In the process of Chinese-style modernization,the most subtle symptom may be the widening psychological divide between us and nature."Nature-Deficit Disorder"manifests not only as a series of physical and mental health issues but also as a deep-seated cultural pathology—a widely overlooked cultural complication arising from rapid modernization.This paper challenges the common perception that this issue can be simplified to a reduction in physical contact.Adopting a cultural psychological perspective,it argues that the pathological root lies in modernity's cultural script systematically"depriving nature of meaning".By dissecting the disenchantment of modern narratives,the substitution of embodied experiences by technological media,and the threatening coding of nature in risk societies,this article reveals the distinctive generative logic of this rupture of meaning within the Chinese context.The article concludes that genuine healing cannot rely solely on individual"pastoral fantasies".Instead,it must pursue a systemic cultural reconstruction—spanning meaning reconstruction,embodied practices,and institutional innovation—to address a fundamental question of our era:In an increasingly virtual world,where is the relationship between humanity and nature headed?展开更多
文摘Conceptual metaphor theory indicates that metaphors are formed on the basis of bodily experiences such as perceptual interactions, bodily actions, and manipulations of objects. However, recent studies have provided evidence on the variations of metaphor under different cultures. In order to look into the relationship between metaphor and culture, this study reviews some related empirical studies. Previous studies can mainly be divided into three interrelated sections, namely （1） understanding self and the other with metaphor; （2） the role of metaphor in cross-cultural communication; （3） how culture shapes people＇ s perception of the world through metaphor. Concluded from the review, though it is still hard to offer a definite answer to the role of culture in metaphor formation, it would be fair to say that metaphor can be helpful in studying various cultures.
文摘In the process of Chinese-style modernization,the most subtle symptom may be the widening psychological divide between us and nature."Nature-Deficit Disorder"manifests not only as a series of physical and mental health issues but also as a deep-seated cultural pathology—a widely overlooked cultural complication arising from rapid modernization.This paper challenges the common perception that this issue can be simplified to a reduction in physical contact.Adopting a cultural psychological perspective,it argues that the pathological root lies in modernity's cultural script systematically"depriving nature of meaning".By dissecting the disenchantment of modern narratives,the substitution of embodied experiences by technological media,and the threatening coding of nature in risk societies,this article reveals the distinctive generative logic of this rupture of meaning within the Chinese context.The article concludes that genuine healing cannot rely solely on individual"pastoral fantasies".Instead,it must pursue a systemic cultural reconstruction—spanning meaning reconstruction,embodied practices,and institutional innovation—to address a fundamental question of our era:In an increasingly virtual world,where is the relationship between humanity and nature headed?
