Philosophy of language

Introduced the conceptual metaphor thesis in his book "Metaphors We Live By" co-authored with Mark Johnson. Applies this thesis to various disciplines including politics, literature, philosophy, and mathematics. Described conservative and liberal/progressive voters in "Moral Politics" based on metaphorical framings. Examined how metaphors were used to justify the Gulf War. Involved with the Rockridge Institute and a member of the scientific committee of Spain's Socialist Party's think tank.

Knight Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Oregon. Known for contributions to embodied philosophy, cognitive science, and cognitive linguistics. Co-authored "Metaphors We Live By" with George Lakoff.

Writer, historian by study. I write to the internet void @novumstack

Macro Prof @UniofOxford @OxfordEconDept & @StHughsCollege. Irish. Council member @fiscalcouncil. Leadership roles in @CEPR_org, @NuCampEconomics, @CFMUK.

Economist at @bankofengland and PhD candidate at @UniofOxford. Views are my own.