An Introduction to Cognitive Grammar (CG)

A theory frames how we view a subject and how we expect to research it; grammatical theories are no exceptions. A given theoretical frame will allow us, or occasionally force us, to see certain aspects of a discipline in a certain way while preventing us from seeing other aspects that an alternative theory might naturally bring into view. In this regard, theorists are like tourguides who point out and comment on different sights as the tour travels along its route; one theorist's itinerary and commentary may bear only a passing resemblance to another's.