Kaplan, David M.

Food Philosophy: An Introduction

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ISBN 13:
9780231167918
author:
Kaplan, David M.
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Columbia University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
22.61 x 15.24 x 2.03 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, History & Surveys,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£26.96

Description

Exploring the complex world of food, this introduction to philosophical dimensions of food examines the nature and meaning of food, how we experience it, its social role, moral and political dimensions, and how we judge it to be delicious or awful.

The book delves into various branches of philosophy, including metaphysics, epistemology, aesthetics, ethics, and existentialism, to provide a broader understanding of food. It considers topics such as culinary identity and authenticity, tasting and food criticism, appetite and disgust, meat eating and techno-foods, and consumerism and conformity.

By navigating the complex world of food, this book highlights our responsibilities to ourselves, others, and animals, making it a significant contribution to scholarly debates. Suitable for undergraduates and scholars alike, Food Philosophy offers an original treatment of a timely subject.

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