Teacher and education consultant, Marietta McCarty, has been introducing philosophy to children and guiding parents and teachers in doing the same, for more than fifteen years.
“You could say my life has been a succession of big dinners enjoyed
with as many of my friends and family that can be squeezed around
the table—all eating, talking, and laughing. I have sometimes
wondered which part I enjoy the most. Is it the tasty meal, the
flowing wine, or the boisterous conversation that so often ensues
as a result of the first two elements? Marietta McCarty goes at it
rather brilliantly from another angle, encouraging you to put the
lively conversation first. Choose a philosophical topic from her
book, and it comes matched with a dinner menu and music list.
Invite a few friends, neighbors, and colleagues, and
voila! Welcome to the first seating of your own Philosophy
Dinner Club.”
—Tom Douglas, executive chef, restaurateur, and author
“Introspective readers may find this book to be just the
therapeutic read—and culinary guidance—they’ve been needing.”
—Northern Virginia Magazine
"The Philosopher's Table is enchanting...a bulls-eye gift. Very
small. Very smart. Very self-assured."
—Beatrix Ost, author of My Father's House: A Childhood in Wartime
Bavaria
"For anyone who fears philosophy or feels unable to find an entry
to philosophy, [McCarty] provides an easy way in through culture,
music, food, and conversation. The writing mirrors the subject
matter: clear, thoughtful, musical, sensory. The author
gives, and the reader gets..."
—Daniel J. Meador Jr., partner at Morin & Barkley LLP Attorneys at
Law
“Talking with Marietta is always great fun. And reading this book
is almost as much of a joy as having her in the room with you. If
you like ideas and you like food, you are holding in your hands an
ideal companion.”
—Tom Graham, host of WMRA's NPR talk show Virginia Insight
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