SCIENTIFIC SERIES
“COGNITIVE STUDIES OF LANGUAGE”
Author: A.E. Levitsky
Affiliation: Kiev National University named after Taras Shevchenko
Abstract:
The paper presents analysis of the “possible world” on the ground of Dictionary of Dreams by G. Hindman Miller. The analysis is carried out within the framework of cognitive semantics, i.e. mental spaces and conceptual blending theories. Such an approach made it possible to single out conceptual spheres; prove axiological indication of the elements of such spheres; dwell upon stereotypes and prejudices.
Keywords: mental space, worldview, conceptual sphere, conceptual blending, axiological indication, cultural stereotype, possible world