Books by Leon R Kass
“The book is about how food is a form of expression for civilizations, from pre-Roman days to the present. Kass tells us that we eat and how we eat becomes part of who we are.” Read more...
The best books on Food Psychology
Paul Rozin, Psychologist
The Beginning of Wisdom
by Leon R Kass
This is the best example of social conservatism as an intellectual exercise that I’ve seen. It’s a close reading of the Book of Genesis, but it’s not a dogmatic reading; it’s really not even a theological reading. It tries to tease out an understanding of society, and especially family life. It’s a reflection on the human meaning of family life, and how that leads into social life. It’s a kind of check against libertarianism, against radical individualism. It argues that libertarianism, even at its very best, can’t be sufficient to our understanding of society.
Interviews where books by Leon R Kass were recommended
The best books on Freedom Isn’t Enough, recommended by Yuval Levin
The Founder and Editor of National Affairs Magazine speculates how the founding fathers of Conservatism might have been nervous about Sarah Palin and the Tea Party movement
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The Hungry Soul: Eating and the Perfecting of Our Nature
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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
by Michael Pollan -
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The Food Police: A Well-Fed Manifesto About the Politics of Your Plate
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The Primal Cheeseburger: A Generous Helping of Food History Served On a Bun
by Elizabeth Rozin -
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Taste Matters: Why We Like the Foods We Do
by John Prescott
The best books on Food Psychology, recommended by Paul Rozin
The best books on Food Psychology, recommended by Paul Rozin
Food is an affirmation of who we are. Paul Rozin, food psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, deconstructs the cheeseburger and busts myths about food consumption: not only is our food budget controlling what we eat, but also the expensive organic foods we’re pressured to buy may not even be healthier—let alone better-tasting—than their alternatives.
