Metaphors of Justice: A Cognitive-Semiotic Mapping of Judicial Reasoning in Environmental Adjudication

Key Points

• Judicial reasoning in environmental adjudication is shaped by diverse metaphors, impacting decisions.
• Key metaphorical frameworks identified include justice as balance and justice as a journey, influencing interpretations.
• Cognitive-semiotic mapping approach reveals how judges utilize these metaphors in their legal reasoning processes.
• Findings suggest that understanding these metaphors may enhance clarity in legal contexts, indicating a need for normative frameworks.