Metafora jako sposób ekspresji postaw temporalnych

The article is devoted to an analysis of temporal metaphors as a way of expressing attitudes towards time. Cognitive functions of this type of metaphors are pointed to, such as: expressing a complex phenomenon of the time in simpler terms, a new and sometimes original view of the time, rendering emotional relation to the time. Different kinds of metaphors are described: Knapp and Garbutt’s as well as Wessman and Ricks's. Finally, results are quoted of selected studies of the relation between preference of temporal metaphors and other psychological variables, among others satisfaction with life and the need of achievement.