The Matter of (Dis)Taste. Foie Gras – Controversial Delicacy and Controversial Methods of Fighting Against the Foie Gras Production Cover Image

Kwestia (nie)smaku. Foie gras – kontrowersyjny delikates i równie kontrowersyjne metody walki z jego producentami
The Matter of (Dis)Taste. Foie Gras – Controversial Delicacy and Controversial Methods of Fighting Against the Foie Gras Production

Author(s): Małgorzata Kowalewska
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Social differentiation, Social Informatics, Sociology of Culture, Business Ethics, Sociology of Politics
Published by: Szkoła Wyższa Psychologii Społecznej

Summary/Abstract: This article examines the cultural practices and politics of foie gras production and consumption. The first part presents what foie gras is, as well as the history of production of this product. The second part describes a dispute between the supporters and opponents of this delicacy. These sections provide an analysis on how ethics, morality and the concept of common good clash with each other in notorious foie gras bans.

  • Issue Year: 42/2014
  • Issue No: 04
  • Page Range: 50-64
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish