LINGUOCULTURAL MODELING OF THE CONCEPTS OF “WAR” AND “PEACE”: METAPHOR, ASSOCIATION, AND SEMANTIC FIELD ANALYSIS
Keywords:
linguocultural modeling, concept of war, concept of peace, conceptual metaphor, associative analysis, semantic field, cognitive linguistics, cultural memory, linguistic worldviewAbstract
This article investigates the linguocultural modeling of the concepts of “war” and “peace” through metaphorical structures, associative networks, and semantic field analysis. The study is based on the theoretical frameworks of cognitive linguistics and linguoculturology, which view language as a reflection of collective cultural consciousness. The research demonstrates that the concept of war is characterized by high metaphorical productivity, dense associative fields, and strong emotional evaluation, often conceptualized through metaphors of destruction, disease, and uncontrollable force. In contrast, the concept of peace is linguistically represented as an abstract ethical ideal associated with balance, harmony, and recovery. The analysis reveals a significant asymmetry between the two concepts, showing that war is linguistically more dynamic and narratively dominant, while peace remains axiologically positive but conceptually less elaborated. The findings highlight how language encodes cultural attitudes toward conflict and harmony, emphasizing the role of linguistic structures in shaping moral perception and collective memory. The study contributes to linguocultural research by revealing the cognitive and axiological mechanisms underlying the verbal representation of war and peace.
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