15 Books on Philosophy and Wine

Ever since Pliny the Elder talked about the truth-telling properties of wine, In Vino Veritas, philosophers have been discussing, debating, and extolling wine in relation to the Good Life.

For if society is sometimes threatened by intoxicants, it is equally threatened by the lack of them. – Roger Scruton, I Drink Therefore I am [1]

There are a number of reasons why philosophers write books on wine. Here are a few examples:

Wine has a long history of being associated with culture, society, and the good life, and philosophers may be interested in exploring these associations from a philosophical perspective.
Wine is often seen as having aesthetic, sensory, and emotional dimensions that are worthy of philosophical exploration.
Wine is often seen as a social lubricant, and philosophers may be interested in exploring the ways in which it affects social interaction and communication.
Wine is often associated with virtue and the development of character, and philosophers may be interested in exploring these associations from a moral perspective.
Wine is often seen as a means of enhancing our enjoyment of life and our appreciation of beauty, and philosophers may be interested in exploring these themes.

Of the many books on wine written by philosophers over the years, here are a few of our favorites:

“Wine and Philosophy: A Symposium on Thinking and Drinking” edited by Fritz Allhoff: This book is a collection of essays by philosophers and wine experts exploring the relationship between wine and philosophy.
“A Philosophy of Wine” by Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio: This book is a philosophical exploration of wine and its place in culture and society.
“Wine and Conversation” by Andrew Pessin: This book is a philosophical exploration of the role of wine in social interaction and conversation.
“The Art of Wine: An Exploration of the Practical, Sensory and Cultural Aspects of the World’s Most Celebrated Drink” by John K. Waters: This book is a philosophical exploration of the art and culture of wine.
“The Philosophy of Wine” by David W. Lacey: This book is a philosophical exploration of the nature of wine and its place in human culture.
“Wine and the Good Life” by Paul Kurtz: This book is a philosophical exploration of the role of wine in the good life and its place in human culture.
“The True, the Good, and the Beautiful: A Philosophical Exploration of the Relationship between Wine and the Good Life” by David S. Oderberg: This book is a philosophical exploration of the relationship between wine and the good life, and the ways in which wine can contribute to human flourishing.
“Wine and Morality: A Philosophical Perspective” by Samir H. Zaidan: This book is a philosophical exploration of the moral dimensions of wine and the ways in which it can affect human behavior and decision-making.
“Wine and Virtue: A Philosophical Perspective” by Robert Arp: This book is a philosophical exploration of the relationship between wine and virtue, and the ways in which wine can contribute to the development of virtuous character.
“Wine, Philosophy, and the Good Life” by James F. Peterman: This book is a philosophical exploration of the relationship between wine, philosophy, and the good life, and the ways in which wine can enhance our understanding of these concepts.
“Wine, Wisdom, and the Art of Living” by Steven M. Cahn: This book is a philosophical exploration of the relationship between wine, wisdom, and the art of living, and the ways in which wine can enhance our understanding of these concepts.
“Wine and Philosophy: A Symposium on Thinking and Drinking” edited by Jay Newman: This book is a collection of essays by philosophers and wine experts exploring the relationship between wine and philosophy.
“Wine and the Meaning of Life” by James F. Peterman: This book is a philosophical exploration of the relationship between wine and the meaning of life, and the ways in which wine can enhance our understanding of this concept.
“Wine and the Art of Living” by Steven M. Cahn: This book is a philosophical exploration of the relationship between wine and the art of living, and the ways in which wine can enhance our understanding of this concept.
“Wine and the Good Life: A Philosophical Perspective” by Robert Arp: This book is a philosophical exploration of the relationship between wine and the good life, and the ways in which wine can contribute to human flourishing.