John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Magic Kingdom And The Meaning Of Life : A Philosopher Visits Disney World

What truths and life lessons can we take away from a seemingly trivial theme park in Orlando, Florida?Father and philosopher Adam Kadlac reflects on his own visits to Walt Disney World, arguing that Disney theme parks are a remarkably fruitful environment in which to reflect on the human condition.On the one hand, engagement with the worlds of Disney is a pervasive feature of many people's everyday experience.On the other hand, the fantastical nature of Disney theme parks casts light on aspects of our lives that may otherwise seem unremarkable.If, on a day out at the Magic Kingdom, we pause to absorb our surroundings, our thoughts can quickly turn to all sorts of important topics and questions: authenticity and pleasure; what it means for corporations to play such a large role in our culture; whether nostalgia is always bad; and, of course, princesses (so, so many princesses.The Magic Kingdom and the Meaning of Life will challenge Disney lovers and sceptics alike to think more deeply about the things that matter to them.