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De mens als rentmeester
De werking van metaforen in het publieke debat
- Amsterdam University Press
- Source: Kerk en Theologie, Volume 74, Issue 2, Apr 2023, p. 117 - 132
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- 01 Apr 2023
Abstract
Abstract
Stewardship is a frequently used metaphor in the debate on ecological questions. Especially in the Anglo-Saxon world, this metaphor is often used to describe man’s moral responsibility for the earth. The concept has also been criticized for its alleged anthropocentric and hierarchical nature. This article provides a diachronic overview of the use of the metaphor in the Anglo-Saxon world. In line with the theoretical insights of Lakoff, Johnson and Musolff, the 'success' of this metaphor appears to depend not primarily on its theoretical underpinnings but on the specific cultural setting in which it is used.
© Jacques Schenderling