Davidson believes that there is no specific metaphorical meaning and that metaphors have no special cognitive roles to play ("iconoclasts" in the old Byzantine empire where those who wanted to smash graven images. "Iconoclasts" in my terminology are those who believe that there is no important room for images, imagination or metaphors in language and thought). I basically agree with their critics, especially Eva Feder Kittay. (Stefan Snaevarr)