Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
French lawyer and politician
Born
Died
1826
199 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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Born in 1755, a lawyer and politician contributed significantly to culinary literature. Authored 'The Physiology of Taste', a seminal work in gastronomy that combines philosophy and science. The book emphasized the relationship between food and pleasure, and its reflections on the art of eating continue to influence culinary thought. Engaged in political affairs and lived through the French Revolution, shaping perspectives on food and society.
Authored 'The Physiology of Taste'
Influenced culinary literature
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