Politics, Lies and Conspiracy Theories

A Cognitive Linguistic Perspective

Marcel Danesi

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Routledge
29 June 2023

Sociolinguistics; Psycholinguistics; Semantics; Communication studies; Politics & government

Politics, Lies and Conspiracy Theories: A Cognitive Linguistic Perspective shows how language influences mechanisms of cognition, perception, and belief, and by extension its power to manipulate thoughts and beliefs.

This exciting and original work is the first to apply cognitive linguistics to the analysis of political lies and conspiracy theories, both of which have flourished in the internet age and which many argue are threatening democracy. It unravels the verbal mechanisms that make these ""different truths"" so effective and proliferative, dissecting the verbal structures (metaphor, irony, connotative implications, etc.) of a variety of real-life cases concerning politicians, conspiracy theorists, and influencers. Marcel Danesi goes on to demonstrate how these linguistic structures ""switch on"" or ""switch off"" alternative mind worlds.

This book is essential reading for students of cognitive linguistics and will enrich the studies of any student or researcher in language and linguistics more broadly, as well as discourse analysis, rhetoric, or political science.

By: Marcel Danesi
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032393131
ISBN 10: 1032393130
Pages: 116
Publication Date: 29 June 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface 1. Lies and Conspiracy Theories Prologue Lies and Lying Lies and Hate Speech Conspiracy Theories Metaphor and Deception Epilogue 2. Deconstructing Political Lies Prologue Conceptual Metaphors Metaphorical Framing Politically Motivated Lies The Korzybski Effect Epilogue 3. Da Vinci Code Effects Prologue Conspiracy Thinking Conspiracy Theories Mind Control Cognitive Dissonance Epilogue 4. Fake News and Pseudo-Events Prologue Fake News Disinformation Pseudo-Events Epilogue 5. Mythic Lies Prologue Mythologies Alternative History Central Metaphors Epilogue 6. Channels of Spread Prologue The Spoken and Written Word Social Media Epilogue 7. The Cognitive Linguistic Perspective Prologue The Central Problem Neural Circuitry Turning the Switch Off Epilogue References Index

Marcel Danesi is a Professor Emeritus of linguistic anthropology and semiotics at the University of Toronto.