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How Symbols Shape Our World | Jonathan Pageau

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

CHAPTER

Metaphors of Meaning

This chapter explores the tension between literal and metaphorical interpretations of concepts like light and motherhood, emphasizing the limitations of human representations of the divine. It highlights the role of metaphors in expressing abstract ideas and the historical context necessary for understanding ancient texts. The discussion concludes with reflections on the complexities of language and the richness found in reexamining past interpretations to enhance modern insights.

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