The Rule of Metaphor
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The Rule of Metaphor is a seminal philosophical work by Paul Ricoeur that explores how metaphor shapes meaning, language, and interpretation in both literature and everyday discourse.
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| The Rule of Metaphor canonical | 3 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Rule of Metaphor Context triple: [Paul Ricoeur, notableWork, The Rule of Metaphor]
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A.
The Metaphysical Muse
The Metaphysical Muse is a seminal painting by Italian artist Carlo Carrà that exemplifies the enigmatic, dreamlike atmosphere and symbolic stillness of the Metaphysical art movement.
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B.
An Apology for Poetry
An Apology for Poetry is Sir Philip Sidney’s influential Elizabethan literary treatise defending the value and moral power of poetry against its contemporary critics.
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C.
The Allegory
The Allegory is a politically charged 2020 studio album by Detroit rapper Royce da 5'9" that explores themes of systemic racism, social justice, and personal growth.
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D.
The Progress of Poesy
The Progress of Poesy is an 18th-century Pindaric ode by Thomas Gray that celebrates the power and evolution of poetry from ancient Greece to modern times.
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The Allegory of Poetry
The Allegory of Poetry is a Baroque-era allegorical painting by Dutch artist Abraham Bloemaert that personifies poetry through symbolic figures and motifs.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Rule of Metaphor Target entity description: The Rule of Metaphor is a seminal philosophical work by Paul Ricoeur that explores how metaphor shapes meaning, language, and interpretation in both literature and everyday discourse.
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A.
The Metaphysical Muse
The Metaphysical Muse is a seminal painting by Italian artist Carlo Carrà that exemplifies the enigmatic, dreamlike atmosphere and symbolic stillness of the Metaphysical art movement.
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B.
An Apology for Poetry
An Apology for Poetry is Sir Philip Sidney’s influential Elizabethan literary treatise defending the value and moral power of poetry against its contemporary critics.
-
C.
The Allegory
The Allegory is a politically charged 2020 studio album by Detroit rapper Royce da 5'9" that explores themes of systemic racism, social justice, and personal growth.
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D.
The Progress of Poesy
The Progress of Poesy is an 18th-century Pindaric ode by Thomas Gray that celebrates the power and evolution of poetry from ancient Greece to modern times.
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E.
The Allegory of Poetry
The Allegory of Poetry is a Baroque-era allegorical painting by Dutch artist Abraham Bloemaert that personifies poetry through symbolic figures and motifs.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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literary theory work ⓘ |
| author | Paul Ricoeur ⓘ |
| centralConcept |
interpretive pluralism
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living metaphor ⓘ reference re-described through metaphor ⓘ semantic innovation ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | France ⓘ |
| explores |
how metaphor creates new meaning
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metaphor and interpretation theory ⓘ metaphor and narrative ⓘ metaphor as a mode of thought ⓘ productive imagination in language ⓘ relationship between metaphor and reference ⓘ tension between literal and figurative language ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
interaction between metaphor and interpretation
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metaphor in everyday language ⓘ metaphor in literary discourse ⓘ role of metaphor in meaning ⓘ |
| hasPart |
critical engagement with classical theories of metaphor
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critical engagement with modern theories of metaphor ⓘ discussion of metaphor in narrative ⓘ discussion of metaphor in philosophy ⓘ discussion of metaphor in poetry ⓘ theoretical analysis of metaphor in rhetoric ⓘ |
| influenced |
contemporary metaphor theory
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hermeneutic philosophy ⓘ literary criticism ⓘ narrative theory ⓘ theology and religious studies ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Aristotle
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Immanuel Kant ⓘ Martin Heidegger ⓘ analytic philosophy of language ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
hermeneutics
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literary theory ⓘ metaphor ⓘ philosophy of language ⓘ poetics ⓘ semantics ⓘ |
| notableFor |
bridging literary theory and philosophy of language
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systematic account of metaphor beyond ornament ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | French ⓘ |
| originalTitle | La Métaphore vive ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition |
continental philosophy
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linked to:
Continental philosophy
hermeneutics ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1975 ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Interpretation Theory
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Time and Narrative ⓘ |
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