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Abstract
In this article I try to trace the origin of spatialization metaphors to basic spatial concepts assimilated during the first year of life. These concepts are the up-down dimension and the near-far dimension. Numerous metaphoric expressions are organized around these early concepts. Examples are considered against the background of developmental stages from the lying position at birth to the erect posture at about 1 year. In the introduction, I discuss differing views of the roots of spatialization metaphors on the basis of Binswanger's position.
