Prof. Michael Foley

Nov. 28, 2024

Feasting like a Saint | Prof. Michael Foley

Professor Michael Foley discusses how to "drink like a saint" by outlining five principles: moderation, gratitude, memory, merriment, and ritual. This lecture was given on March 9th, 2024, as a part of the Texas Intellectual Retreat: "Honorable Festivity."

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Nov. 27, 2024

Honorable Festivity: An Oxymoron? | Prof. Michael Foley

Professor Michael Foley examines the idea of honorable festivity, demonstrating how human culture elevates the basic act of eating into a dramatic, artistic experience.

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