Physiologie du goût
About this book
"Physiologie du goût" by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin is a foundational gastronomic work published in 1826. This treatise blends philosophy, science, and social observation to explore how food and dining shape civilization. Through aphorisms, meditations, and scientific analysis, Brillat-Savarin examines the sensory experience of eating, dining etiquette, and gastronomy's role in politics and society. The work argues that the art of the table transcends basic nourishment, reflecting a carefully constructed social order with national and political implications.
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