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Food and Philosophy: Eat, Think, and Be Merry

Fritz Allhoff (Editor), Dave Monroe (Editor)
ISBN: 978-0-470-76576-0
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320 pages
February 2009, Wiley-Blackwell
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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