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The Hungry Soul

by Leon Kass

Eating (Philosophy)New York Times reviewedFoodBd450 .k345 1999Bd 450 k277 1999641/.01

The Hungry Soul is a fascinating exploration of the natural and cultural act of eating. Kass brilliantly reveals how the various aspects of this phenomenon, and the customs, rituals, and taboos surrounding it, relate to universal and profound truths about the human animal and its deepest yearnings.

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Book data: Open Library