Conceptual blending is a fundamental cognitive operation in human thought
Is it true that conceptual blending is a fundamental cognitive operation in human thought?
Yes. The retrieved literature consistently supports the framework of Conceptual Blending Theory as a core mechanism for human meaning-making, semantic change, and cognitive processing.
Verdict: SUPPORTED · 4 sources for, 0 against · Last checked
The provided papers within cognitive linguistics and related fields repeatedly apply and validate Conceptual Blending Theory (or Conceptual Integration) as a foundational tool for explaining human thought, language, and meaning-construction, with no papers refuting its fundamental role.
Get citation
Abdullah, Z. & Abbas, F. (2026). conceptual Blending Theory. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.36317/kja/2026/v1.i67.19125
See more details
Get citation
Grygiel, M. (2004). Semantic change as a process of conceptual blending. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1075/arcl.2.10gry
Get citation
Yamasaki, M. (2024). Bronze Age Stone Anchors as Material Metaphors: Applying Conceptual Blending Theory to Investigate Their Symbolic Value. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10816-024-09642-z
Get citation
JL, B., AS, B., & C, P. C. (2020). Gearing Time Toward Musical Creativity: Conceptual Integration and Material Anchoring in Xenakis' <i>Psappha</i>.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.611316
What does the evidence say?
The provided papers within cognitive linguistics and related fields repeatedly apply and validate Conceptual Blending Theory (or Conceptual Integration) as a foundational tool for explaining human thought, language, and meaning-construction, with no papers refuting its fundamental role.
Receipt History
Challenge the receipt
Citation formatting by citeproc-js (Frank Bennett) and the Citation Style Language project. Source and licenses.
Terms · Privacy · How verdicts work