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
Tag: Philosophy of food
Happy 4th Anniversary!
On Sunday, Edible Arts turned four years old. 802 posts, 83911 page views, 556 comments, and still growing, with a book due to be published
Chefs Telling Secrets
In my Three Quarks essay this month—When Is A Meal Like a Van Gogh?—I point out the similarities between painting and cooking.
The Great Snack Mix in the Sky
Philosophical discussions of food have seldom been recorded. But thanks to Slate.com, we can now listen in on real philosophers discussing eating? Here is Socrates
The Importance of the Philosophy of Food
My monthly column at Three Quarks Daily is up, in which I argue that the Philosophy of Food will save your life.
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