The 18th Century German philosopher Immanuel Kant argued that when we make aesthetic judgments about what is beautiful, we rightfully expect others to agree with
Category: Philosophy of Food and Wine
On Paying Attention to Seasons
Are there good reasons to eat seasonally? There are environmental reasons. Eating fruits and vegetables out of season usually means they have to be transported
The Enabling Conditions of Culinary Art
Tradition his its virtues and history certainly teaches us lessons. We are creatures of culture and so we belong to communities that have histories, values,
What is Good Taste?
I suspect most people would say “good taste” is an ability to discern what other people in your social group (or the social group you
Beauty Doesn’t Stand Still
David Schildknecht writing in the World of Fine Wine (issue 78, 2022) notes the difficulties in coming up with a standard by which to assess
Thanksgiving, Hospitality, and Flavor
If you’re like me, you or someone in your household or family is busy planning an extravagant meal for Thanksgiving. (For me, it is several
