Food and Philosophy
Author | : Fritz Allhoff |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2009-02-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780470765760 |
ISBN-13 | : 0470765763 |
Rating | : 4/5 (763 Downloads) |
Download or read book Food and Philosophy written by Fritz Allhoff and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food & Philosophy offers a collection of essays which explore a range of philosophical topics related to food; it joins Wine & Philosophy and Beer & Philosophy in in the "Epicurean Trilogy." Essays are organized thematically and written by philosophers, food writers, and professional chefs. Provides a critical reflection on what and how we eat can contribute to a robust enjoyment of gastronomic pleasures A thoughtful, yet playful collection which emphasizes the importance of food as a proper object of philosophical reflection in its own right