Food & philosophy : eat, drink, and be merry / edited by Fritz Allhoff and Dave Monroe.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Allhoff, Fritz.

Monroe, Dave.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Food.

Philosophy.

Physical Description:

ix, 310 pages ; 23 cm

Other Title:

Food and philosophy

Place of Publication:

Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2007.

Summary:

Insightful and zesty, this engaging volume encourages readers to sample essays that appeal to their philosophical tastes. Organized thematically like an a la carte menu, the book opens with "Food in Culture & Society," a glimpse at the inherently social and cultural aspects of food, whetting the appetite for what is to follow, including topics such as: Who decides just what constitutes quality cuisine or foul fare? Is food aesthetically important? How are food and sensuality related? Do we have an ethical responsibility to eat organic, free-range, vegetarian, or locally grown foods?

In addition to contributions by philosophers, the book also includes a rare collection of essays by culinary professionals and food critics who infuse their passion for food with philosophical flavorings. Another installment in the "Epicurean Trilogy" (together with Wine & Philosophy and Beer & Philosophy), Food & Philosophy serves up a healthy helping of timely food-oriented thinking.

Contents:

Setting the Table: An Introduction to Food & Philosophy / Fritz Allhoff, Dave Monroe 1

Appetizers: Food in Culture & Society 11

1 Epicurus, the Foodies' Philosopher / Michael Symons 13

2 Carving Values with a Spoon / Lydia Zepeda 31

3 Should I Eat Meat? Vegetarianism and Dietary Choice / Jen Wrye 45

4 Sublime Hunger: A Consideration of Eating Disorders Beyond Beauty / Sheila Lintott 58

First Course: Taste & Food Criticism 71

5 Taste, Gastronomic Expertise, and Objectivity / Michael Shaffer 73

6 Who Needs a Critic? The Standard of Taste and the Power of Branding / Jeremy Iggers 88

7 Hungry Engrams: Food and Non-Representational Memory / Fabio Parasecoli 102

Second Course: Edible Art & Aesthetics 115

8 Can a Soup Be Beautiful? The Rise of Gastronomy and the Aesthetics of Food / Kevin W. Sweeney 117

9 Can Food Be Art? The Problem of Consumption / Dave Monroe 133

10 Delightful, Delicious, Disgusting / Carolyn Korsmeyer 145

11 Food Fetishes and Sin-Aesthetics: Professor Dewey, Please Save Me From Myself / Glenn Kuehn 162

Dessert: Eating & Ethics 175

12 Eating Well: Thinking Ethically About Food / Roger J. H. King 177

13 Picky Eating is a Moral Failing / Matthew Brown 192

14 Shall We Dine? Confronting the Strange and Horrifying Story of GMOs in Our Food / Paul B. Thompson 208

15 Taking Stock: An Overview of Arguments For and Against Hunting / Linda Jerofke 221

Petits Fours: Compliments of the Chef 237

16 Food and Sensuality: A Perfect Pairing / Jennifer L. Iannolo 239

17 Duty to Cook: Exploring the Intents and Ethics of Home and Restaurant Cuisine / Christian J. Krautkramer 250

18 Diplomacy of the Dish: Cultural Understanding Through Taste / Mark Tafoya 264

19 Balancing Tastes: Inspiration, Taste, and Aesthetics in the Kitchen / Aki Kamozawa, H. Alexander Talbot 276

20 Thus Ate Zarathustra / Woody Allen 289.

Notes:

Subtitle on cover: Eat, think and be merry.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781405157759

1405157755

OCLC:

123968342