The Temple of Theory. (Metaphors in Action).

ETC.: A Review of General Semantics | March 22, 2002| | Copyright

As a young academic, naturally I was concerned about how to succeed in my chosen field. Fortunately, I had a kindly mentor, who offered to show me the path to advancement in academe. One afternoon, we got in his car, and traveled down a road of daydreams, to the place where it all would become clear.

We pulled up outside a large building that looked like an ancient Greek temple, only much larger. It was gleaming white marble, with Greek columns across the front. My mentor told me, "This is the Temple of Theory. You must worship here if you want to advance in ...

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