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The Philosophy of Food
Kaplan, David M., Ed
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Description for The Philosophy of Food
Paperback. Offers analysis on contemporary debates in food studies such as slow food, sustainability, food safety, and politics. This title guides readers to think more clearly and responsibly about what we consume and how we provide for ourselves, and illuminates the reasons why we act as we do. Editor(s): Kaplan, David M. Series: California Studies in Food and Culture. Num Pages: 320 pages, 6 tables. BIC Classification: WB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 228 x 19. Weight in Grams: 448.
This book explores food from a philosophical perspective, bringing together sixteen leading philosophers to consider the most basic questions about food: What is it exactly? What should we eat? How do we know it is safe? How should food be distributed? What is good food? David M. Kaplan's erudite and informative introduction grounds the discussion, showing how philosophers since Plato have taken up questions about food, diet, agriculture, and animals. However, until recently, few have considered food a standard subject for serious philosophical debate. Each of the essays in this book brings in-depth analysis to many contemporary debates in ... Read more
This book explores food from a philosophical perspective, bringing together sixteen leading philosophers to consider the most basic questions about food: What is it exactly? What should we eat? How do we know it is safe? How should food be distributed? What is good food? David M. Kaplan's erudite and informative introduction grounds the discussion, showing how philosophers since Plato have taken up questions about food, diet, agriculture, and animals. However, until recently, few have considered food a standard subject for serious philosophical debate. Each of the essays in this book brings in-depth analysis to many contemporary debates in ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
California Studies in Food and Culture
Condition
New
Weight
445g
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520269347
SKU
V9780520269347
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About Kaplan, David M., Ed
David M. Kaplan is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of North Texas.
Reviews for The Philosophy of Food
"A highly recommended read, both for those already acquainted with the topics and for laymen."
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