{"product_id":"the-method-of-metaphor-9781783200146","title":"The Method of Metaphor","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth sides in controversies tend to argue they have logic on their side. This book proposes that the interminable nature of these controversies suggests there is a problem with the main tool of logic, the syllogism. An alternative mode of judgment is needed. Drawing on contemporary and classic sources in social theory and philosophy, Stanley raffle argues that metaphors are not just aesthetic tools; they can be used to judge phenomena. Featuring case studies drawn from both literary material and current controversial debates, \u003cem\u003eThe Method of Metaphor\u003c\/em\u003e ultimately demonstrates the value of this neglected potential of metaphoric reasoning and shows its far-reaching implications in both moral behaviour and moral education.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metaphor in Dante \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metaphor in Fairy Tales \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sontag’s Critique of Metaphors \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abortion \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metaphors and the Issue of Incommensurability \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e Israel and Palestine\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 7:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Problem of Evil \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 8:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tragedy vs Comedy \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teaching \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 10:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oriented Action \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 11:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bad Metaphors \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intellect Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51042258321751,"sku":"9781783200146","price":22.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781783200146.jpg?v=1750953658","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-method-of-metaphor-9781783200146","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}