In "Wine and Philosophy, " philosophers, wine critics, and winemakers share their passion for wine through well-crafted essays that explore wine's deeper meaning, nature, and significance Joins "Food and Philosophy" and "Beer and Philosophy" in in the "Epicurean Trilogy Essays are organized thematically and written by philosophers, wine writers, and winemakers Chapters include, "The Art and Culture of Wine"; "Tasting and Talking about Wine"; "Wine and Its Critics"; "The Beauty of Wine"; "The Metaphysics of Wine"; and "The Politics and Economics of Wine" Accessible to a general audience while at the same time covering some serious philosophical ground Incorporates traditional areas of philosophical study, including philosophy of language, philosophy of perception, aesthetics, metaphysics, ethics and political philosophy A great complimentary text to any guided-tour visit to the Napa Valley or other wineries