Philosophy on the Plate
Introduction
Is There a Right Way to Eat? Online talk from the Center for Empirical Philosophy and Behavioral Insights, 13 Feb
POSTING TYPE: Events
Posted by: Cait Lamberton
The Center for Empirical Philosophy and Behavioral Insights (CEPBI) is comprised of a group of researchers interested in the intersection of philosophy and behavioral science. More information can be found at
We invite you to explore this intersection at our first 2025 online tandem talk titled PHILOSOPHY ON THE PLATE: IS THERE A ‘RIGHT’ WAY TO EAT? between the philosopher Matthew Halteman (Professor of Philosophy at Calvin University & Fellow at Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics) and the behavioral scientist Yann Cornil (Professor of Marketing at UBC Sauder School of Business).
The online talk will take place February 13th at 3-4 pm ET.
t the talk:
Have you ever felt lost in the sea of food guides, nutrition tips, and healthy eating hacks? Does it seem like nutrition has shifted from something instinctive to a rigid set of rules and restrictions?
In this discussion, Matthew and Yann will explore the visceral nature and pleasures of eating, challenging the idea that nutrition is merely a matter of self-control and ever-changing food trends. They will offer fresh perspectives on how we make food choices, inviting a more liberated and joyful approach to eating.
t the speakers:
Matt is the author of Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan and co-editor of Philosophy Comes to Dinner: Arguments t the Ethics of Eating. His work explores themes of human flourishing, animal freedom, and food system transformation, examining how our food choices can help create a more compassionate, sustainable, and fulfilling world.
Yann’s research focuses on food marketing, obesity, sensory perception, and sustainability. He is particularly interested in food pleasure—what he calls “Epicurean pleasure”—emphasizing its aesthetic, symbolic, and sensory dimensions. His work explores how pleasure can guide healthier eating habits, such as moderation, without relying on restrictive self-control.
You can join by Zoom on Feb 13th here:
We are hoping to see you all soon.
Best regards,
Cait Lamberton and Martin P. Fritze
for CEPBI
Center for Empirical Philosophy and Behavioral Insights (CEPBI)