Researchers mine millions of metaphors through computer-based techniques

Metaphors cannot be taught, asserted the great philosopher Aristotle. "It is the one thing that cannot be learnt from others." But a computer scientist and literary historian say he's wrong.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news155311912.html">Researchers mine millions of metaphors through computer-based techniques</a></p> <p>Metaphors cannot be taught, asserted the great philosopher Aristotle. "It is the one thing that cannot be learnt from others." But a computer scientist and literary historian say he's wrong. </p>