Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 277 Brillat-Savarin 1755 1826 Brillat-Savarin, Jean Anthelme Robinson, Fayette 1859 Physiologie du goût. English The Physiology of Taste; Or, Transcendental Gastronomy Steve Harris, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Physiology of Taste; Or, Transcendental Gastronomy" by Brillat-Savarin is a philosophical and culinary treatise written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the intricate relationship between food, enjoyment, and human existence, exploring the sensory experiences of taste and their significance in gastronomy and daily life. It aims to elevate the understanding of culinary arts and their role in enhancing the human experience. The opening of the book introduces readers to Brillat-Savarin's perspective on gastronomy and taste as crucial elements of human experience. It begins with a dialogue between the author and a friend discussing the importance of publishing gastronomical observations, setting a reflective tone. The text emphasizes the notion that dining is a complex blend of art and science, where the appreciation of good food leads to a deeper understanding of life and society. Through aphorisms and observations, it establishes the foundation for further exploration of taste, appetite, and the cultural dimensions of dining, inviting readers to contemplate the pleasures associated with food and its broader implications in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Gastronomy TX Text Category: Cooking & Drinking Category: Philosophy & Ethics 486825 2025-07-03T04:19:39.338297 text/html 486646 2025-01-09T19:23:05.945160 text/html 268768 2025-07-03T04:19:48.030216 application/epub+zip 274817 2025-07-03T04:19:42.498275 application/epub+zip 255860 2025-07-03T04:19:41.326276 application/epub+zip 539324 2025-07-03T04:19:51.986207 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 515742 2025-07-03T04:19:47.253252 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 458335 2022-09-03T07:25:32.540418 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 429952 2025-07-03T04:19:38.808244 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 424901 2020-12-28T20:44:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17601 2025-07-03T04:19:52.114172 application/rdf+xml 20513 2025-07-03T04:19:41.811257 image/jpeg 4623 2025-07-03T04:19:41.567267 image/jpeg 167781 2020-12-28T20:44:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 265572 2025-07-03T04:19:39.374290 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia