Whiskey and Philosophy: A Small Batch of Spirited Ideas
Department
Philosophy
Document Type
Book
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Description
Thoughtful essays on the history, significance, and pleasures of whiskey
Everyone becomes a philosopher with a drink in hand, but Whiskey & Philosophy takes this natural pairing to a new level. It explores a range of philosophical topics related to whiskey through engaging reflections written by philosophers, whiskey writers, and others.
You will learn things that are both practical (how do tasting notes vary across guides and whiskey brands?) and thought provoking (why is there the popular conception that drinking whiskey makes people mean, and is it true?). Whether your interest lies in the drink itself or in the philosophical issues surrounding it, you'll find something to interest you in this unusual book.
- Covers subjects ranging from geographical origin to stylistic differences between whiskey and Scotch
- Explores philosophical ideas such as the aesthetics, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics of whiskey and whiskey drinking
- Includes contributions from academics, journalists, and whiskey specialists, all written in an engaging and accessible style
Whether you prefer your whiskey neat or in a Manhattan, from the United States, Scotland, or elsewhere, Whiskey & Philosophy is your perfect drinking companion.
Call number in WMU's library
TP605 .A45 2010 (Waldo Library, WMU Authors Collection, First Floor)
ISBN
9780470431214
Publication Date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
City
Hoboken, N.J.
Keywords
whiskey, philosophy, whiskey history
Disciplines
Philosophy
Recommended Citation
Allhoff, Fritz and Adams, Marcus P., "Whiskey and Philosophy: A Small Batch of Spirited Ideas" (2010). All Books and Monographs by WMU Authors. 108.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/books/108