CFP: The Aesthetic Aspects of Metaphor: Philosophical Perspectives on an Interdisciplinary Dialogue
Submission deadline: July 31, 2026
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CALL FOR PAPERS
AESTHETIC ASPECTS OF METAPHOR
Itinera, 32 (2026)
https://riviste.unimi.it/index.php/itinera/cfp
This special issue aims to explore the aesthetic aspects of metaphor within contemporary discourse.
The aim is to revive a philosophical perspective capable of integrating the sensory, emotional and creative dimensions of metaphor, examining its role in interpretative processes, concept formation and expressive practices.
Topics (selection)
• Metaphor and perspective shift
• Metaphor, intuitive perception and insight
• Embodiment and conceptual metaphors
• Metaphorical creativity and semantic innovation
• Metaphor and symbolisation in the arts
• Visual metaphors: immediacy, emotional impact, interpretation
• Metaphor and aesthetic and epistemic emotions in learning
Deadline for article submission: 31 July 2026
Length: 25,000–40,000 characters
Languages: IT, EN, FR, ES
Expected publication date: December 2026
Editors:
Alice Giuliani — [email protected]
Francesca D’Alessandris — [email protected]
Marco Franceschina — [email protected]
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