George Lakoff
Born in 1941
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Linguistics
Politics
Psychology
George Lakoff is a renowned cognitive scientist and linguist at UC Berkeley, recognized as a founder of cognitive science.
His work focuses on how language and metaphor shape thought, politics, and social issues.
Lakoff has authored several influential books, including the bestseller "Don't Think of an Elephant!" and "Moral Politics: How Liberals and Conservatives Think." His research explores the cognitive foundations of language, challenging traditional views of reason and rationality.
Lakoff's ideas have had a significant impact beyond academia, influencing political discourse and public understanding of how metaphors structure our conceptual systems and worldviews.
Books by George Lakoff

Moral Politics
by George Lakoff
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1996
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471 pages
4.03
1.7K ratings
Politics
Psychology
Philosophy

Don't Think of an Elephant! Know Your Values and Frame the Debate
by George Lakoff
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2004
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144 pages
3.97
6.9K ratings
Politics
Psychology
Philosophy

Metaphors We Live By
by George Lakoff
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1980
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276 pages
4.09
6.7K ratings
Philosophy
Linguistics
Psychology