The Not So Hungry Soul by Leon Kass - 1102 Words

The Not So Hungry Soul In The Hungry Soul we find an interesting blend of subjects, methods, and traditions. This book is a fascinating exploration of the cultural and natural act of eating. Kass intensely reveals how the various aspects of this phenomenon, restrictions, customs, and rituals surrounding it, relate to collective and philosophical truths about the human being and its deepest pleasures. Kass argues throughout the book that eating (dining) is something that can either cultivate us or moralize us. My question is, does Kass succeed in arguing for the fact that eating is something that can moralize us as human beings? Although I agree with some of the things that Kass discussed in the book, in this paper I will argue mainly†¦show more content†¦I feel that Kass fails to discern the fact that this gap is a result of the influence of society, different cultures in particular. The foods that are pleasurable, but not good are entirely the products of human deception. Nowadays, saying â€Å"Human beings are allowed to eat whatever, and however much they want,† some people may take as: â€Å"Go out and cram your mouth with twinkies.† First of all, people do have sense. I don’t believe no one is willing to indulge in twinkies every day knowing probable health issues. You know what else? Maybe if we are willing to let go of the negative comments and assumptions about human nature for once, we might realize that pretty much no one wants to eat that way, anyhow, well at least not for too long. Throughout his book, Kass made the comparison of humans and animals quite a bit. Kass proposes a model of the human being as the animal that eats, rather than the one that simply feeds. We’re animals. However, we are highly motivated to stay alive. Since our desire to stay alive is pretty strong, I don’t believe we will always risk the health issues that comes with eating the wrong things. In chapter four, â€Å"Enhancing Uprightness,† Kass argues the whole chapter on table manners, virtues of eating, and the importance of the tableShow MoreRelatedStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesDilemma Is Social Loafing Shirking? 300 Case Incident 1 Negative Aspects of Collaboration? 300 Case Incident 2 Herd Behavior and the Housing Bubble (and Collapse) 301 CONTENTS xiii 10 Understanding Work Teams 307 Why Have Teams Become So Popular? 308 Differences Between Groups and Teams 309 Types of Teams 310 Problem-Solving Teams 310 †¢ Self-Managed Work Teams 310 †¢ Cross-Functional Teams 311 †¢ Virtual Teams 312 Creating Effective Teams 312 Context: What Factors Determine Whether Teams