A History of the World in One Meal
From the titular meal Norwegian writer and chef Andreas Viestad extracts a potted history of the world.
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Tag: Food
The rites, rituals and contradictions of eating meat
How should we align our love for animals with their place on our plates? Is there an ethical way to eat meat? What impact does our appetite for meat have on the planet, the animals we consume, and the humans involved in rearing and slaughtering? I interview Rob Percival, author of The Meat Paradox.
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Meat and murder
Meat may not be murder, but the way most of it is made is criminal. The latest Microphilosophy newsletter.
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The Meat Paradox – review
Rob Percival’s provocative book presents a challenge that most haven’t even begun to confront – and few are ready to meet.
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The weakness of reason
This edition of the microphilosophy newsletter looks at whether weakness of will is enough to explain why why don’t live by our principles.
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