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Food and Philosophy: Eat, Think, and Be Merry
Allhoff
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Description for Food and Philosophy: Eat, Think, and Be Merry
Paperback. 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. Editor(s): Allhoff, Fritz; Monroe, Dave. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; WB; WH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 472.
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
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781405157759
SKU
V9781405157759
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Ref
99-50
About Allhoff
Fritz Allhoff, PhD, is an assistant professor of philosophy at Western Michigan University. His research areas are in ethical theory, applied ethics, and philosophy of biology/science. He is the editor of Wine & Philosophy (Blackwell 2007). Dave Monroe was an accomplished chef, restaurant consultant, and caterer prior to pursuing academic philosophy. He is an adjunct instructor at the ... Read more
Reviews for Food and Philosophy: Eat, Think, and Be Merry
“It turns out that not only have reputable psychologists at well-respected institutions done experimental studies on this effect, but it also serves as a kind of foul point for various philosophical questions. The works set out to address the intersection between philosophy and areas of everyday general concern: food, wine, and beer. In addition to straightforward philosophical discussions, the volumes ... Read more