November 2020 – Prohibition Conference

The good grain and the chaff: Wine yes, no alcohol! 1870-1942

Abdelhak El-Mostain

France has a long history with alcohol, especially with wine which has been considered the national drink for centuries. It is perceived as one of the vectors and signs of the unity of the nation.

Wine and Temperance: Philosophical Foundations and Historical Perspectives

Azélina Jaboulet-Vercherre

Man, in his natural state, is a rational animal, Aristotle contends. Indeed, irrational callings may occur, which may become problematic at a social scale. This has led to the elaboration of guiding organizational principles.