Here is a bit of conventional wisdom: Each of us is an expert on what we like and picky eaters are not at fault for
Category: Philosophy of Food and Wine
Do Food and Wine Provoke Wonder?
Jesse Prinz, at the new blog Aesthetics for Birds, argues that wonder is the primary emotion in our response to art, and the ability to
Do We Live in Different “Taste Worlds”?
Are tastes really subjective? Obviously people have different food preferences. Two people can eat the same food—one will love it, another detest it. According to
Why is Wine Such a Powerful Metaphor?
Wine is not just a beverage; it is a powerful literary metaphor used for centuries to refer to everything from love to blood to prosperity.
The Beauty of Edible Things
Last week I linked to Michael Rosen’s brief discussion of beauty at Guilded Birds. Rosen writes that beauty is the promise of happiness. GB So
The Ethics of Eating and Industrial Food Production
When we think about what to eat, three considerations usually occupy our attention. Will it taste good, is it healthy, and how much will it
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