Food and Philosophy: Eat, Think, and Be Merry

Fritz Allhoff (Editor), Dave Monroe (Editor)

ISBN: 978-1-4051-5775-9

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320 pages

November 2007, Wiley-Blackwell

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Organized thematically like an à la carte menu, courses include Food and Culture in Society; Taste and Food Criticism; Edible Art and Aesthetics; Eating and Ethics; and Compliments from the Chef
Contributors include philosophers, food writers, and professional chefs, offering a truly well-rounded view of this topic
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