认知语言学对理性的诠释

Cognitive Interpretation of Rationality

范畴是认知的基础,隐喻是对范畴的突破。人所特有的这两种认知方式表明了人是体验的存在。范畴是人之认识活动的物种尺度。它揭示了人的自在性、生物性、有限性,而隐喻则是人跨越物种的认知方式。它揭示了人的自为性、理性、感性、文化性、创造性。如范畴和隐喻共为人所拥有一样,它们所揭示的人性的各个方面也共存于人一身。所以我们可以概括地说,认知语言学所揭示的人性既是多样性的统一,又是统一的多样性。

Rationality is interpreted in light of cognitive linguistics theories.The analysis shows that man is an embodied being,a unity of diversity,which pertains to the two cognitive means：category and metaphor.The former is the basis of man＇s cognition,indicating man＇s limitation,while the latter a breakthrough of category,revealing man＇s creativity.