Questions about how one should live animated the early days of philosophy. From the ancient Greek and Roman philosophers through the Middle Ages, questions about
Category: Philosophy of Food and Wine
On Burying Aesthetics
Over the past half-century, wine has become increasingly democratized as more and more people, some of limited means, make wine a part of their lives.
Why the Philosophy of Food is Important
Food is many things. Here is a list (probably incomplete) of many things food is: Food is nutrition and fuel. As such, it has objective
Wine and the Missing Aesthetic Experience
In the wine world, the people with tasting skills, wine knowledge, and access to the best wines are buried in tasting notes, scores and ratings,
What if Plato Had Been a Foodie?
Philosophers explore a wide range of questions but the core questions that form the foundation of a philosophical education are “Is the world really there?”
More Nonsense on Wine and Art
In an otherwise interesting comparison between the fine wine market and the market for fine art, the wine research institute Areni Global claims that wine
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 