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Book · 1999 · Cooking

The Hungry Soul

Eating and the Perfecting of Our Nature

by Leon Kass · Recommended by 1 person on 1 podcast

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I'm a big fan of the book by leon cass the hungry soul which deals with a lot of uh a lot of these issues.
Russ Roberts · EconTalk · Apr 2022 Listen at 43:08

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The Hungry Soul by Leon Kass is a philosophical exploration of the meaning of eating, shared meals, and human connection. On an episode of EconTalk titled Richard Gunderman on Greed, Adam Smith, and Leo Tolstoy released on April 4, 2022, host Russ Roberts expressed that he was a major admirer of this work. While discussing various deep societal issues and themes related to shared human experiences, Roberts explicitly mentioned his appreciation for the book and how it addresses many of the topics raised during the conversation. Listeners interested in philosophy, anthropology, and the deeper cultural significance of how human beings gather for meals will find this text to be a thoughtful and engaging read, as supported by Roberts's endorsement on the program.

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