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How the World Eats

Where Our Food Comes From and Why It Matters

(Author) Julian Baggini
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How we live is shaped by how we eat. You can see this in the vastly different approaches to growing, preparing and eating food around the world, such as the hunter-gatherer Hadza in Tanzania whose sustainable lifestyle is under threat in a crowded planet, or Western societies whose food is farmed or bred in vast intensive enterprises. And most of us now rely on a complex global food web of product[Bokinfo].

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Publisher:
Granta Books
Format:
Paperback
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781783788583
Publish year:
2025
Publish date:
Oct. 9, 2025

Julian Baggini

Julian Baggini is a British philosopher, author, and journalist known for his work in popularizing philosophy and exploring complex ideas in accessible ways. He is the co-founder of The Philosophers' Magazine and has written numerous books on philosophy, ethics, and the human condition. Baggini's writing style is characterized by clarity, wit, and deep insight, making philosophical concepts understandable to a wide audience.

One of Baggini's most notable works is "The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten and 99 Other Thought Experiments," a collection of thought experiments that challenge readers to think critically about morality, ethics, and reality. This book showcases Baggini's talent for engaging readers with philosophical concepts through thought-provoking scenarios.

Baggini has made significant contributions to the field of popular philosophy, bridging the gap between academic philosophy and the general public. His works have inspired readers to think more deeply about the world around them and consider philosophical questions in their everyday lives.

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