1. What Metaphors Mean

James Grant, Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Oxford, discusses the use of metaphor to describe music and other artworks. He discusses Christopher Peacocke's views on the expression of emotion in music, as well as Roger Scruton's view that hearing music involves metaph ...  Show more

James Grant, Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Oxford, discusses the question of how we succeed in communicating to others with metaphor. He also examines the question of whether all metaphors can be paraphrased. 

James Grant, Lecturer in Philosophy at Oxford University, introduces some of the key concepts in philosophical debates about global poverty. He then discusses Peter Singer's argument that not donating to aid agencies is as wrong as letting a drowning child die. 

Learn how to use metaphors to add impact to your speech. 

Want to take your English to the next level? In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah talks about metaphors and how they can help you paint a more precise picture of what you want to express. She also discusses the different types of metaphors and how to ...

Learn how to use metaphors in English to make your speech more powerful.