Taste has long been the odd one out in philosophical discussions of aesthetics. While judgments of beauty in art and nature have been taken seriously—both
Category: Philosophy of Food and Wine
Charlie the Tuna Had a Point
That reference surely dates me as well as anyone else who gets it. Charlie the Tuna was a mascot for Starkist way back in the
We Don’t Eat to Live; We Live to Eat
The pursuit of flavor is a path to a good life. But it took Americans a long time to realize it. Any discussion of food’s
Food and Emotion: The Case of Proust’s Madeleine
Posted originally at Three Quarks Daily. Does food express emotion? At first glance, most people might quickly answer yes. Good food fills us with joy,
The Wine Critic and Objectivity
Do wine critics rely on an objective standard for evaluating wines? The truth is, I don’t think objectivity is a wine critic’s mission. Their job
Taste, Representation, and the Art of Cuisine (Part 2)
Posted originally at Three Quarks Daily Much philosophical writing about food has included discussions of whether and why food can be a serious aesthetic object,
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 