Can eating also be a philosophy?
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Philosophy for active youth,
Self-directed liberal arts classes
Let's start with the 'food' we eat every day!
This is a philosophy book for teenagers that uses questions likely to arise during daily mealtimes to improve their critical thinking and argumentative skills, which are essential for teenagers, and to naturally learn about philosophical trends.
By posing somewhat absurd yet extremely ordinary questions surrounding the food we eat every day, the book naturally draws readers into the world of logic and discussion through the process of answering those questions themselves.
Because it wasn't in the textbook and no one could answer it for me, I naturally developed self-directed and proactive learning habits.
The author, a philosophy professor, poses somewhat unusual questions in the book and engages in discussions with young people.
From the extremely ordinary question of “What should I eat today?” to “Why is spicy tteokbokki called ‘soul food’?” “Why does grandma always tell me to eat rice?” “Why are there universal restaurants and foods that capture the taste buds of people all over the world?” “What would it be like to live 75 years without rice by taking a pill?” “Will there ever be a world without mukbang?” “What and how do philosophers eat?” “Why is food not an artist but a craftsman?” and so on, these are the questions that we have all wondered about at least once, and they are the cornerstones of our thinking.
Readers who ponder these questions, answer them for themselves, and engage in discussions with the author will, in the process, develop critical thinking, logical reasoning, and self-directed learning skills.
In the process, you will naturally learn about Western philosophical trends such as ideas, metaphysics, and existential philosophy.
It's a bonus to learn about the thoughts of philosophers like Epicurus, Kant, and Sartre through their interesting eating habits.
"Can Eating Become Philosophy?" is the first book in the "Philosophy Big Spoon for Teens" series.
For teenagers who find the word 'philosophy' boring and difficult, this book shows that all everyday thoughts and questions are excellent materials for philosophy.
Unlike existing philosophy books that merely passively teach students about philosophical trends and the thoughts of philosophers, this series aims to pave the way for young people to become active, self-directed learners and philosophers.
Professor Lee Ji-ae, a professor of philosophy at Ewha Womans University, president of the Korean Society for Philosophy Education, and chair of the Korean Society for Philosophy Olympiad Committee, wrote the book, and the artist Asokomin expressed the rich imaginary world with wonderful symbols.
The author likes to introduce himself as someone who “likes to philosophize with young people,” and the artist likes to introduce himself as a “dreaming illustrator.”
A book that further stimulates the curiosity of young people with mouth-watering text and illustrations.
This is a recommended book by the Korean Society for Philosophy Education.
Self-directed liberal arts classes
Let's start with the 'food' we eat every day!
This is a philosophy book for teenagers that uses questions likely to arise during daily mealtimes to improve their critical thinking and argumentative skills, which are essential for teenagers, and to naturally learn about philosophical trends.
By posing somewhat absurd yet extremely ordinary questions surrounding the food we eat every day, the book naturally draws readers into the world of logic and discussion through the process of answering those questions themselves.
Because it wasn't in the textbook and no one could answer it for me, I naturally developed self-directed and proactive learning habits.
The author, a philosophy professor, poses somewhat unusual questions in the book and engages in discussions with young people.
From the extremely ordinary question of “What should I eat today?” to “Why is spicy tteokbokki called ‘soul food’?” “Why does grandma always tell me to eat rice?” “Why are there universal restaurants and foods that capture the taste buds of people all over the world?” “What would it be like to live 75 years without rice by taking a pill?” “Will there ever be a world without mukbang?” “What and how do philosophers eat?” “Why is food not an artist but a craftsman?” and so on, these are the questions that we have all wondered about at least once, and they are the cornerstones of our thinking.
Readers who ponder these questions, answer them for themselves, and engage in discussions with the author will, in the process, develop critical thinking, logical reasoning, and self-directed learning skills.
In the process, you will naturally learn about Western philosophical trends such as ideas, metaphysics, and existential philosophy.
It's a bonus to learn about the thoughts of philosophers like Epicurus, Kant, and Sartre through their interesting eating habits.
"Can Eating Become Philosophy?" is the first book in the "Philosophy Big Spoon for Teens" series.
For teenagers who find the word 'philosophy' boring and difficult, this book shows that all everyday thoughts and questions are excellent materials for philosophy.
Unlike existing philosophy books that merely passively teach students about philosophical trends and the thoughts of philosophers, this series aims to pave the way for young people to become active, self-directed learners and philosophers.
Professor Lee Ji-ae, a professor of philosophy at Ewha Womans University, president of the Korean Society for Philosophy Education, and chair of the Korean Society for Philosophy Olympiad Committee, wrote the book, and the artist Asokomin expressed the rich imaginary world with wonderful symbols.
The author likes to introduce himself as someone who “likes to philosophize with young people,” and the artist likes to introduce himself as a “dreaming illustrator.”
A book that further stimulates the curiosity of young people with mouth-watering text and illustrations.
This is a recommended book by the Korean Society for Philosophy Education.
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index
Introduction: Philosophy begins with the "thoughts about food" we eat every day.
PART ONE | FOOD IS A MATTER
▶ Exploring My Diet
Chapter 1: Food and Me!
: The identity of the sense called taste
- Why would anyone hate those good mushrooms and carrots?
- Why don't you do a taste test?
Chapter 2 Foods that are good for your mouth vs.
Foods that are good for your body
: An Exploration of Universal Standards of Taste
- Don't say things like "elementary school student's taste" so carelessly!
- Exploring the idea of food
Chapter 3: Gluttony is a hindrance to the soul!
: Philosophy of moderation in food
- The two faces of the pleasure of eating
- How to control your appetite: Haengsik (幸食)
Chapter 4: My Own 'Stylish' Meal
: Finding your own uniqueness in food
- Food looks superficial?
- Human greed is revealed in decoration?
- The Philosopher's Table ⑴ Epicurus - A 'Delicious and Cool' Hedonistic Table
PART TWO | Food is Culture
▶ Exploring food and cultural communities
Chapter 5: Do Koreans Live on the Power of Rice?
: Exploring the Metaphysics of Food
- Grandma's Breakfast Philosophy
The problem wasn't 'food' but 'togetherness'.
Chapter 6: The Taste That Revives My Soul?
: A Philosophical Exploration of Soul Food
- The philosophy of a plate of tteokbokki
- The strange chemistry of matter and spirit
Chapter 7: What I Want to Express with 'Not Eating'
: Understanding the symbolism of food
- Why don't Northern Europeans eat octopus?
The most primitive weapon: hunger strike
Chapter 8: Are school meals communal meals?
: A Philosophical Exploration Surrounding Communal Meals
- Equality and freedom brought about by the school meal system
- Suggestions for a cradle of 'delicious philosophy'
- The Philosopher's Table ⑵ Immanuel Kant_ A lunch that took a full three hours
PART THREE | Food is Ethics and Art
▶ Exploring food and future life
Chapter 9: Food's Counterattack and the Earth's Ecosystem
Philosophizing on the ethics of food
- Is the Earth sick because of the food I eat?
- Before the law forces our tastes
Chapter 10: Future Diets: Imagination and Reality
: A Philosophical Exploration of Food Robots
A world where you can live 75 years with just one pill
- Can you imagine a world without mukbang?
Chapter 11: A New World of Cooking: "Your Precious Body"
: Exploring the artistry of food
- Why a culinary artisan and not a culinary artist?
- Imagine standing in line to enter a cooking show
Chapter 12 Foods that Heal the Heart
: Exploring Food Therapy
- How far have you gone with food play?
Cooking isn't just about relieving stress.
- The Philosopher's Table ⑶ Jean-Paul Sartre_ The most 'artificial' is the most 'human' (!?)
PART ONE | FOOD IS A MATTER
▶ Exploring My Diet
Chapter 1: Food and Me!
: The identity of the sense called taste
- Why would anyone hate those good mushrooms and carrots?
- Why don't you do a taste test?
Chapter 2 Foods that are good for your mouth vs.
Foods that are good for your body
: An Exploration of Universal Standards of Taste
- Don't say things like "elementary school student's taste" so carelessly!
- Exploring the idea of food
Chapter 3: Gluttony is a hindrance to the soul!
: Philosophy of moderation in food
- The two faces of the pleasure of eating
- How to control your appetite: Haengsik (幸食)
Chapter 4: My Own 'Stylish' Meal
: Finding your own uniqueness in food
- Food looks superficial?
- Human greed is revealed in decoration?
- The Philosopher's Table ⑴ Epicurus - A 'Delicious and Cool' Hedonistic Table
PART TWO | Food is Culture
▶ Exploring food and cultural communities
Chapter 5: Do Koreans Live on the Power of Rice?
: Exploring the Metaphysics of Food
- Grandma's Breakfast Philosophy
The problem wasn't 'food' but 'togetherness'.
Chapter 6: The Taste That Revives My Soul?
: A Philosophical Exploration of Soul Food
- The philosophy of a plate of tteokbokki
- The strange chemistry of matter and spirit
Chapter 7: What I Want to Express with 'Not Eating'
: Understanding the symbolism of food
- Why don't Northern Europeans eat octopus?
The most primitive weapon: hunger strike
Chapter 8: Are school meals communal meals?
: A Philosophical Exploration Surrounding Communal Meals
- Equality and freedom brought about by the school meal system
- Suggestions for a cradle of 'delicious philosophy'
- The Philosopher's Table ⑵ Immanuel Kant_ A lunch that took a full three hours
PART THREE | Food is Ethics and Art
▶ Exploring food and future life
Chapter 9: Food's Counterattack and the Earth's Ecosystem
Philosophizing on the ethics of food
- Is the Earth sick because of the food I eat?
- Before the law forces our tastes
Chapter 10: Future Diets: Imagination and Reality
: A Philosophical Exploration of Food Robots
A world where you can live 75 years with just one pill
- Can you imagine a world without mukbang?
Chapter 11: A New World of Cooking: "Your Precious Body"
: Exploring the artistry of food
- Why a culinary artisan and not a culinary artist?
- Imagine standing in line to enter a cooking show
Chapter 12 Foods that Heal the Heart
: Exploring Food Therapy
- How far have you gone with food play?
Cooking isn't just about relieving stress.
- The Philosopher's Table ⑶ Jean-Paul Sartre_ The most 'artificial' is the most 'human' (!?)
Into the book
These two questions may seem similar, but they actually assume two major ideas that go in very different directions.
One of them is the idea that the properties of 'tasty' and 'good' in food exist from the beginning, and that there are universal standards for determining delicious and good food.
Another is the idea that there can be no universal criteria for determining what is good food and what is delicious food.
--- p.30
There were philosophers who believed that the human body and soul were in conflict with each other.
For these philosophers, food stimulates appetite, and that appetite interferes with human thought by making us unnecessarily concerned with physical needs.
For them, gluttony is a spiritual obstacle that prevents the human soul from understanding and pursuing the truth.
--- p.42
This idea was born as a branch of philosophy called 'existential philosophy' 100 years later, and Kierkegaard came to be called the founder of existentialist philosophy.
For him, a beautiful life was essential to the process of ‘finding one’s true self, finding one’s real self.’
So, what process should our wonderful food go through to make it?
--- p.59
It is said that Epicurus's diet, which pursued true pleasure, was very simple, consuming only the necessities for survival without stimulating greed.
Epicurus is said to have spent little money on his daily meals, was content with one cup of wine, and enjoyed a life where he drank mostly water.
--- p.63~64
“What is even more incomprehensible is the ‘power of rice’, and the fact that it is a ‘Korean’ rice spirit…
So, if I were a Westerner, I could just eat bread, but since I'm Korean, I need to eat rice to get energy, but that doesn't make any sense.
Why do Koreans insist on eating rice and soup to start their day "energetically"? Does this mean that rice is better suited to all "Korean" constitutions than bread? Isn't it true that some people, Westerners or Koreans, simply don't tolerate wheat flour?
--- p.70
It's a fascinating cultural phenomenon that food is a factor in shaping a community's identity and determining its members' sense of belonging.
Birthday seaweed soup has the meaning of the community acknowledging a person's existence.
Holiday foods play a vital role in sustaining a community by perpetuating shared memories.
--- p.88
I'm sure many of you have tried a 'hunger strike' at least once.
Have you ever, when your parents wouldn't give in to your demands, shouted, "I'm not eating!" and slammed the door, then fasted for a meal or two? You were starving, but if even this way, your wishes would be accepted, it would have been a worthwhile protest.
Why do we seek to achieve some purpose by not eating? Eating seems to be a truly interesting "weapon" among human behavioral patterns.
--- p.99
But what if school lunchtime became a time to forget the pressures of studying and experience the joy of eating with friends? Wouldn't that be wonderful? Of course, I'm sure some of you are already enjoying that joy.
If the reason you look forward to school lunch time isn't just because of the "delicious menu," but because it's the most enjoyable time of the day, where you can escape the stress of class while having "delicious conversations" with friends, you're in luck.
--- p.112
So why did Kant take such a long lunch break? A whopping three hours? He must have been a very busy philosopher, preparing lectures and writing, and a man who meticulously planned and adhered to a daily routine. Eating alone might have been more fitting.
Even if it's just one proper meal a day, isn't three hours too long?
--- p.117
The global situation we face forces us to think beyond our personal food preferences.
If I only look for the food I like and the trendiest restaurants these days, the Earth's ecosystem could become seriously ill.
Then the law might end up enforcing our tastes.
--- p.132
There are two main issues to consider.
One is the question of what 'value criteria' were used to predict future eating habits, and the other is the question of what kind of influence future eating habits will humanity choose as more 'humane.'
This is an ethical and existential question that must be asked not only about diet, but also about all the science and technology that humans are developing.
--- p.140
To put it another way, this process can be called 'an opportunity to objectify myself' or 'an opportunity to discover myself within others.'
In this way, by creating your own food art with food ingredients together with other people, you create time to look deeper into yourself.
I think in the future, people will be able to have these kinds of food art healing moments on a regular basis.
What do you think about this future exploration? Isn't it the future, but are you already doing it with your friends?
One of them is the idea that the properties of 'tasty' and 'good' in food exist from the beginning, and that there are universal standards for determining delicious and good food.
Another is the idea that there can be no universal criteria for determining what is good food and what is delicious food.
--- p.30
There were philosophers who believed that the human body and soul were in conflict with each other.
For these philosophers, food stimulates appetite, and that appetite interferes with human thought by making us unnecessarily concerned with physical needs.
For them, gluttony is a spiritual obstacle that prevents the human soul from understanding and pursuing the truth.
--- p.42
This idea was born as a branch of philosophy called 'existential philosophy' 100 years later, and Kierkegaard came to be called the founder of existentialist philosophy.
For him, a beautiful life was essential to the process of ‘finding one’s true self, finding one’s real self.’
So, what process should our wonderful food go through to make it?
--- p.59
It is said that Epicurus's diet, which pursued true pleasure, was very simple, consuming only the necessities for survival without stimulating greed.
Epicurus is said to have spent little money on his daily meals, was content with one cup of wine, and enjoyed a life where he drank mostly water.
--- p.63~64
“What is even more incomprehensible is the ‘power of rice’, and the fact that it is a ‘Korean’ rice spirit…
So, if I were a Westerner, I could just eat bread, but since I'm Korean, I need to eat rice to get energy, but that doesn't make any sense.
Why do Koreans insist on eating rice and soup to start their day "energetically"? Does this mean that rice is better suited to all "Korean" constitutions than bread? Isn't it true that some people, Westerners or Koreans, simply don't tolerate wheat flour?
--- p.70
It's a fascinating cultural phenomenon that food is a factor in shaping a community's identity and determining its members' sense of belonging.
Birthday seaweed soup has the meaning of the community acknowledging a person's existence.
Holiday foods play a vital role in sustaining a community by perpetuating shared memories.
--- p.88
I'm sure many of you have tried a 'hunger strike' at least once.
Have you ever, when your parents wouldn't give in to your demands, shouted, "I'm not eating!" and slammed the door, then fasted for a meal or two? You were starving, but if even this way, your wishes would be accepted, it would have been a worthwhile protest.
Why do we seek to achieve some purpose by not eating? Eating seems to be a truly interesting "weapon" among human behavioral patterns.
--- p.99
But what if school lunchtime became a time to forget the pressures of studying and experience the joy of eating with friends? Wouldn't that be wonderful? Of course, I'm sure some of you are already enjoying that joy.
If the reason you look forward to school lunch time isn't just because of the "delicious menu," but because it's the most enjoyable time of the day, where you can escape the stress of class while having "delicious conversations" with friends, you're in luck.
--- p.112
So why did Kant take such a long lunch break? A whopping three hours? He must have been a very busy philosopher, preparing lectures and writing, and a man who meticulously planned and adhered to a daily routine. Eating alone might have been more fitting.
Even if it's just one proper meal a day, isn't three hours too long?
--- p.117
The global situation we face forces us to think beyond our personal food preferences.
If I only look for the food I like and the trendiest restaurants these days, the Earth's ecosystem could become seriously ill.
Then the law might end up enforcing our tastes.
--- p.132
There are two main issues to consider.
One is the question of what 'value criteria' were used to predict future eating habits, and the other is the question of what kind of influence future eating habits will humanity choose as more 'humane.'
This is an ethical and existential question that must be asked not only about diet, but also about all the science and technology that humans are developing.
--- p.140
To put it another way, this process can be called 'an opportunity to objectify myself' or 'an opportunity to discover myself within others.'
In this way, by creating your own food art with food ingredients together with other people, you create time to look deeper into yourself.
I think in the future, people will be able to have these kinds of food art healing moments on a regular basis.
What do you think about this future exploration? Isn't it the future, but are you already doing it with your friends?
--- p.165
Publisher's Review
Discussing profound philosophy using the food we eat every day as a subject!
Philosophy isn't just for philosophers.
A unique book has been published that begins to philosophize about the daily activity of eating, which every human being does.
It is a youth philosophy and humanities book for teenagers called “Can Eating Become Philosophy?”
The author emphasizes that we 'think about food' every day and that 'thinking' is the starting point of philosophy.
Most students who eat school lunches think, “What will be on the menu today?”
I think, “Which friend should I eat with?” “Should I eat quickly?” “Should I eat slowly?”
Even when I eat out with my family, I 'think about food'.
“What should we eat? Korean, Chinese, Japanese?” Those responsible for meals at home are probably thinking, “What should I make for dinner tonight?”
"Can Eating Become Philosophy?" is a truly unique book in that it takes us from the common "thinking about food" to a place of deep thought.
I think that this is a subject that young people, who often find 'philosophy' boring and difficult, can easily approach and read with enjoyment.
The abundance of food pictures and food stories will make your mouth water and your desire to explore even more grows.
The book is divided into three parts.
Part 1 explores each of our eating habits.
“Why do we hate the same food so much when we’re young, but enjoy it as adults?” “Why do we do visual and hearing tests during health checkups, but not taste tests?” We ask these common questions and work together to find answers.
By asking the question, “What is good food?”, we explore the idea of food and naturally learn about Plato’s theory of ideas.
Koreans have a passion for food, soul food, communal meals, and hunger strikes.
Metaphysics and Symbolism in Food as Culture
Part 2 explores food and cultural communities.
The first story is about a high school student who is troubled by his grandmother who tells him to eat breakfast and go to school every morning.
“Why are Koreans so obsessed with rice?” “Why is it that Westerners are constitutionally able to eat bread, but Koreans must eat rice?” We explore Korean dining culture and community through these questions.
You will naturally learn about the metaphysics of food as you witness the invisible power of dining culture and unique Korean dining greetings like “Let’s eat together.”
“Why is spicy tteokbokki considered soul food?” “Why do Koreans living abroad, even second- and third-generation Koreans who can’t even speak Korean, go to great lengths to make kimchi and cook holiday dishes?” We explore the philosophy of soul food through questions like these.
Chapter 7 is also interesting, as it delves into what is meant by "not eating," such as hunger strikes and fasting.
The author's insight that food is more than just food; it has become a symbol and a culture seems very appropriate.
How will our eating habits change in the age of artificial intelligence and robots?
Imagine the future of food, evolving into an art form.
Part 3 is a chapter that thinks about the future of food.
First, we start by introducing a TV program that shows that the Earth's environment can be destroyed, including causing serious landslides, to supply the meat patties for our favorite hamburgers.
The author asks the question, “What kind of global environment is the food I choose connected to?”
If you have decided to participate in saving the Earth through discussion, you must take action, and the book naturally guides you through Socrates' 'unity of knowledge and action' and 'intellectualism.'
According to this theory, 'knowledge' accompanied by practice is true knowledge, and the saying, "I know but I can't put it into practice" is a misnomer.
This is a useful passage not only for philosophy but also for ethical education of young people.
Chapter 10 is also interesting, considering and discussing the future diet of nanobots, which will replace food, thanks to the advancement of artificial intelligence and robotics.
"What if 75 years of diet could be solved with a single pill?" The author and readers work together to find the answer: what would be good and what would be bad?
He then explores the human values that this desire fosters, asking, “Why would humans want to live a day or a lifetime on a single pill?”
We naturally arrive at the concept of efficiency and explore the light and dark sides that efficiency can bring.
The question, “What if a drug were developed that would improve concentration in studying?” also prompts us to consider the ethical issues that efficiency might bring.
The remainder of Part 3 continues with Chapter 11 exploring the artistry of food and Chapter 12 exploring food therapy.
It's also interesting to imagine a future where cooking becomes a comprehensive art form by asking the question, "Why can't cooking be art?"
Discussions about food play, which involves playing with food, and food therapy, which has evolved into food therapy, are also very helpful.
The Philosopher's Table corner at the end of Parts 1, 2, and 3 also provides an unmissable element of fun to the book.
Each features the unique and amusing eating habits of Epicurus, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Paul Sartre.
It's fun to look at the connections between their philosophical ideas and eating habits.
Another great thing about this book is that, in addition to the questions it asks, you can also discuss the unique characteristics of your own eating habits with your friends.
It's fun to look at the imaginative illustrations that appear on each page, and it helps you understand the text better.
This is a book recommended by the Korean Society for Philosophy Education.
Philosophy isn't just for philosophers.
A unique book has been published that begins to philosophize about the daily activity of eating, which every human being does.
It is a youth philosophy and humanities book for teenagers called “Can Eating Become Philosophy?”
The author emphasizes that we 'think about food' every day and that 'thinking' is the starting point of philosophy.
Most students who eat school lunches think, “What will be on the menu today?”
I think, “Which friend should I eat with?” “Should I eat quickly?” “Should I eat slowly?”
Even when I eat out with my family, I 'think about food'.
“What should we eat? Korean, Chinese, Japanese?” Those responsible for meals at home are probably thinking, “What should I make for dinner tonight?”
"Can Eating Become Philosophy?" is a truly unique book in that it takes us from the common "thinking about food" to a place of deep thought.
I think that this is a subject that young people, who often find 'philosophy' boring and difficult, can easily approach and read with enjoyment.
The abundance of food pictures and food stories will make your mouth water and your desire to explore even more grows.
The book is divided into three parts.
Part 1 explores each of our eating habits.
“Why do we hate the same food so much when we’re young, but enjoy it as adults?” “Why do we do visual and hearing tests during health checkups, but not taste tests?” We ask these common questions and work together to find answers.
By asking the question, “What is good food?”, we explore the idea of food and naturally learn about Plato’s theory of ideas.
Koreans have a passion for food, soul food, communal meals, and hunger strikes.
Metaphysics and Symbolism in Food as Culture
Part 2 explores food and cultural communities.
The first story is about a high school student who is troubled by his grandmother who tells him to eat breakfast and go to school every morning.
“Why are Koreans so obsessed with rice?” “Why is it that Westerners are constitutionally able to eat bread, but Koreans must eat rice?” We explore Korean dining culture and community through these questions.
You will naturally learn about the metaphysics of food as you witness the invisible power of dining culture and unique Korean dining greetings like “Let’s eat together.”
“Why is spicy tteokbokki considered soul food?” “Why do Koreans living abroad, even second- and third-generation Koreans who can’t even speak Korean, go to great lengths to make kimchi and cook holiday dishes?” We explore the philosophy of soul food through questions like these.
Chapter 7 is also interesting, as it delves into what is meant by "not eating," such as hunger strikes and fasting.
The author's insight that food is more than just food; it has become a symbol and a culture seems very appropriate.
How will our eating habits change in the age of artificial intelligence and robots?
Imagine the future of food, evolving into an art form.
Part 3 is a chapter that thinks about the future of food.
First, we start by introducing a TV program that shows that the Earth's environment can be destroyed, including causing serious landslides, to supply the meat patties for our favorite hamburgers.
The author asks the question, “What kind of global environment is the food I choose connected to?”
If you have decided to participate in saving the Earth through discussion, you must take action, and the book naturally guides you through Socrates' 'unity of knowledge and action' and 'intellectualism.'
According to this theory, 'knowledge' accompanied by practice is true knowledge, and the saying, "I know but I can't put it into practice" is a misnomer.
This is a useful passage not only for philosophy but also for ethical education of young people.
Chapter 10 is also interesting, considering and discussing the future diet of nanobots, which will replace food, thanks to the advancement of artificial intelligence and robotics.
"What if 75 years of diet could be solved with a single pill?" The author and readers work together to find the answer: what would be good and what would be bad?
He then explores the human values that this desire fosters, asking, “Why would humans want to live a day or a lifetime on a single pill?”
We naturally arrive at the concept of efficiency and explore the light and dark sides that efficiency can bring.
The question, “What if a drug were developed that would improve concentration in studying?” also prompts us to consider the ethical issues that efficiency might bring.
The remainder of Part 3 continues with Chapter 11 exploring the artistry of food and Chapter 12 exploring food therapy.
It's also interesting to imagine a future where cooking becomes a comprehensive art form by asking the question, "Why can't cooking be art?"
Discussions about food play, which involves playing with food, and food therapy, which has evolved into food therapy, are also very helpful.
The Philosopher's Table corner at the end of Parts 1, 2, and 3 also provides an unmissable element of fun to the book.
Each features the unique and amusing eating habits of Epicurus, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Paul Sartre.
It's fun to look at the connections between their philosophical ideas and eating habits.
Another great thing about this book is that, in addition to the questions it asks, you can also discuss the unique characteristics of your own eating habits with your friends.
It's fun to look at the imaginative illustrations that appear on each page, and it helps you understand the text better.
This is a book recommended by the Korean Society for Philosophy Education.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: October 20, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 172 pages | 239g | 140*210*12mm
- ISBN13: 9791163639848
- ISBN10: 1163639842
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