Subjunctive Simulations

SubjunctiveSecular Come what may, I will pass this moduleWhatever comes to pass, I shall complete this module It is not as if I were stupid, I can do this!It’s not as if I was stupid, I can do this! If I were you, I should bet on the redIf I was you, I should bet on the red Dr.C asked that Fred submit his IS ProposalDr.C asked that Fred submits his IS Proposal It is urgent that you be at the next meetingIt is urgent that you are at the next meeting If only she were here, we could have some funIf only she was here, we could have some fun I wish I knewI wish I know It is necessary that my lecture be cancelledIt is necessary that my lecture is cancelled If I were rich then I would …If I was rich then I would … Were I in charge I would provide free lunchesWas I in charge, I would provide free munches I wish I were youI wish I was you Subjunctive Mood in Language

Metaphors for Models

An Example From Lakoff “Our relationship has hit a dead-end street”. “Look how far we’ve come. It’s been a long, bumpy road. We can’t turn back now. We’re at a crossroads. We may have to go our separate ways. The relationship isn’t going anywhere. We’re spinning our wheels. Our relationship is off the track. The marriage is on the rocks. We may have to bail out of this relationship”

Ontological Metaphors He broke downThe mind is a machine Heat flowsHeat is a fluid (object) Land is in sightVisual field is a container (object) I made a plane out of paperOut/in (relationship) I shot him out of desperationOut/in (relationship) Now I see the solutionVisual field (space) Inflation is eating up our profits

Gentner’s Theory

A Generalised Understanding?