I came across this ad for a summer course at The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona on the Philosophy of Food. Here are the topics on
Category: Philosophy of Food and Wine
Should Wine Critics Always Taste Blind?
This is a subject of endless debate in the wine world. The argument for tasting blind is that wine tasters are influenced by the price
Authenticity and Food Rules
Cooking is an art mired in tradition. Each nation has its food rules encrusted with the patina of age and each region within each nation
The Wisdom of Foodies
Epicurus, the Roman philosopher who lent his name to the pursuit of the pleasures of food, was not merely a philosopher who also loved food.
Good Wine Lovers, Bad Lies
The Wine Spectator’s Matt Kramer wonders why good wine lovers tell bad lies. If You Like It, It Is Good. This is, without question, the
Mindful Eating and The Quality of Pleasure
I ran across two items last week that illustrate a peculiar mistrust of pleasure in American life. The first is this article from the NY
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 