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Episode #178 ... Susan Sontag - How Much Is Your View Of Everything Affected By Metaphors?

Philosophize This!

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This chapter explores how metaphors shape our understanding of complex ideas, highlighting their dual role in simplifying concepts while also influencing perceptions. Through real-world examples and Susan Sontag's critique, it emphasizes the need for mindfulness in the metaphors we choose, particularly in sensitive areas like illness and human experience.

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