Definition
A force schema is an image schema that involves physical or metaphorical causal interaction. It includes the following elements:
- A source and target of the force
- A direction and intensity of the force
- A path of motion of the source and/or target
- A sequence of causation
Examples
(English)
Physical
- Wind
- Gravity
Metaphorical
- Love-as-a-physical-force
- Justice-as-balance
Kinds
More specific concepts within force schema.
Sources 3
- Johnson 1987, 42–44, 90
- Lakoff, G. and Johnson 1980, 49
- Kovecses 1986, 90