A variety of studies (e.g. here, and here) have shown that brands make foods taste better. Judgments about quality are influenced by price, image, and
Category: Contemporary Food Culture
Care About Food? Care About This
I don’t want to ruin anyone’s weekend, but if you care about food (and wine) you should find this disturbing: More than half of the
Criticism and Objectivity: A Moral Imperative
Questions about the objectivity of food or wine appreciation could be easily resolved if a certain picture of how taste works were true. That picture
Locavorism and “Food Miles”
Locavorism, the idea that eating locally-sourced food is inherently virtuous and environmentally responsible, has become increasingly popular as a “food philosophy”. The standard argument in
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and Things I Don’t Understand
There are many things I don’t understand, so this one will just have to get in line. But why would someone want to eat 68
Mouth Taste, Moral Taste, and Social Hierarchies
One obstacle to the study of food and wine aesthetics is the complicating role of social class and moral judgment in explaining food preferences. Is
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 