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Wine and Philosophy: A Symposium on Thinking and Drinking
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.22
EAN: 9781405154314
ISBN: 1405154314
Label: Wiley-Blackwell
Manufacturer: Wiley-Blackwell
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 328
Publication Date: October 29, 2007
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Studio: Wiley-Blackwell
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Editorial Review:
Wine & Philosophy offers a collection of essays which explore a range of philosophical topics related to food; it joins Food & Philosophy and Beer & Philosophy in in the "Epicurean Trilogy." Essays are organized thematically and written by philosophers, wine writers, and winemakers.
- Chapters include, “The Art & Culture of Wine”; “Tasting & Talking about Wine”; “Wine & Its Critics”; “The Beauty of Wine”; “The Metaphysics of Wine”; and “The Politics & Economics of Wine”
- Essays are accessible to a general audience while at the same time covering some serious philosophical ground
- Incorporates traditional areas of philosophical study, including philosophy of language, philosophy of perception, aesthetics, metaphysics, ethics and political philosophy
- A great complimentary text to any guided-tour visit to the Napa Valley or other wineries
The Greek word, sympotein, means literally "to drink together." In the era of Socrates and Plato, the symposium was a central part of Greek culture: a gathering where men consumed wine freely and debated the issues of the day. Joining Beer & Philosophy and Food & Philosophy in the "Epicurean Trilogy", the essays herein reflect and extend the ongoing relationship between wine and philosophical reflection, discussion, and debate.Philosophers, wine critics, and winemakers share their passion for wine through well-crafted essays that explore its deeper meaning, nature, and significance. Wine & Philosophy offers a playfully fresh, insightful - and, at times, controversial - perspective on the philosophical dimensions of wine and wine appreciation.
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Rating:  - Sure to make your wine tasting experiences memorable...
First of all, this volume is easier to access than 'Questions of Taste' edited by Barry C. Smith. The essays in this volume range in difficulty - although the majority are relatively straight-forward without resorting to philosophical arguments and meanderings. In 'Questions of Taste', the focus was primarily on aesthetics, our use of wine vocabulary, and subjectivity vs. objectivity and meant for a philosophically-minded audience. In 'Wine & Philosophy' there is a wider range of topics. Some ... Read More
Rating:  - Excellent!
This book provides an excellent overview of the enjoyment and the evaluation of wine, as well as discussion of the philosophical issues surrounding these areas. It combines experts from philosophy, wine tasting and the wine industry. Not only are the essays informative and thought-provoking, but moreover they are enjoyable to read! A great volume!
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