My book on the philosophy of food is now in production. Cool cover, eh? Entitled American Foodie: Taste, Art, and the Cultural Revolution, it is
Tag: food and art
Food, Art, and Meaning
Critics of the idea that food can be art claim that flavors are not about anything—they don’t tell stories or give insight. Thus, food lacks
Art, Focal Practice, and the Culture of the Table
Most art theorists have argued, following Kant, that artifacts are genuine works of fine art only if they have intrinsic value—they must be designed strictly
A Dumb Debate about Cooking as Art
I took exception to Corby Kummer’s attack on tasting menus and chefs as artists last month. Food writer Michael Ruhlman also pushed back: I get
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 