1st Edition
Politics, Lies and Conspiracy Theories A Cognitive Linguistic Perspective
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
Biography
Marcel Danesi is a Professor Emeritus of linguistic anthropology and semiotics at the University of Toronto.
