Quote
"When we link things metaphorically we recognise similarity in difference, we think one thing in terms of attributes of another."
C
Christopher TilleyTo be human is to think through metaphors. — Christopher Tilley
"To be human is to think through metaphors."
C
Christopher Tilley
Christopher Tilley
author4 quotes
Christopher Yates Tilley was a British archaeologist known for his contributions to post-processual archaeological theory. He retired as emeritus Professor of Anthropology and Archaeology at University College London in 2022.
More by Christopher Tilley
View all →Quote
"Discourse occurs at the silent level of the artefact and is continuously presenced in the world as such. It is a discourse which is not, and cannot be, articulated in speech."
C
Christopher TilleyQuote
"Metaphors are thus the very medium and outcome of our analysis."
C
Christopher Tilley