Mental Spaces Theory: Concept and Procedures

Abstract

The theory of "Mental spaces" is a theory in, Cognitive linguistics. if it is a psychological theory in the sense that is controlled by psychology, which is concerned with the activity of mental abilities and activities rather than the study of feelings or mental disorders. The theme of this theory is that language and its use are Mental structure abstractly constructed of spaces, elements, roles and relationships between spaces, and the strength of communication here is to find those pragmatic functions, above all referral in linking mental spaces and their components to real or imagined spaces. Any linking "son space" to "peer space." What is the in-depth concept of this theory? How it was founded? What are its procedures and applications? What are the criticisms against her?