Food and Philosophy
Subtitle: Eat, Think, and Be Merry
Contributors: Fritz Allhoff (Editor); Dave Monroe (Editor)
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; Blackwell Pub.
Published: October 29, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9781405157759
Subjects: Food & Drink / Cookery; Humour; Philosophy (General); Satire And Humor; Philosophy; Cooking / Wine; General; Philosophy / General; Food
Description: "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 ..." --Publisher description.