I Drink Therefore I Am: A Philosopher's Guide to Wine

A daily glass of wine is good for the health, according to medical opinion, but more than a glass or two will lead to ruin. Wine, when drunk in the right frame of mind, is good for the soul and is the perfect accompaniment to philosophy. This book offers an antidote to the pretentious clap-trap that is written about wine today and a profound apology for the drink on which civilization has been founded. In vino veritas.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 10 January 2019
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Scruton delves into the captivating relationship between fine wine and profound contemplation, weaving a rich tapestry of humor and philosophy. While the medical community advocates a daily glass of wine as beneficial to health, there exists a contrasting viewpoint that exceeding two glasses can lead to ruin. Scruton challenges this dichotomy, asserting that, when consumed in the appropriate mindset, wine possesses the potential to nourish the soul. He argues that philosophy serves as an ideal companion to wine, enabling individuals to delve into the depths of their thoughts and contemplate them in refreshing drafts. This lighthearted yet profound book offers a refreshing antidote to the pretentious rhetoric surrounding wine in contemporary discourse, while also serving as a heartfelt apology for the beverage that has shaped civilization. In the words of the Roman philosopher, "In vino veritas," let us embrace the truth that unfolds within the embrace of fine wine.

\n Weight: 294g\n
Dimension: 140 x 216 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472969873\n \n