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Disney and Philosophy

Truth, Trust, and a Little Bit of Pixie Dust
Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
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Disney and Philosophy delves into the philosophical themes and questions evoked by Disney's extensive universe. It explores the moral and ethical dilemmas presented in beloved films, analysing how characters and narratives reflect and challenge philosophical ideas. This book offers an insightful perspective for fans who wish to deepen their understanding of Disney's impact on culture and thought.
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You might enjoy this book if you love exploring philosophical concepts through the lens of beloved Disney characters and stories. It delves into thought-provoking questions about ethics, identity, and reality, all while incorporating whimsical elements from the Disney universe. This book may appeal to both Disney enthusiasts and those interested in the broader world of philosophy.

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Disney and Philosophy

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Take a magic carpet ride through Disney’s wonderful world of films and entertainment experiences, and discover the wisdom within its most popular and enduring stories.

Philosophy begins in wonder, and there’s no question that Disney’s immersive worlds and iconic characters have enchanted generations of children and adults alike, inviting us to escape the mundane into a world of fantasy, imagination, and infinite possibility. In Disney and Philosophy, essays from thirty-two deep-thinking Disneyphiles chart a course through the philosophical world of Disney, tapping into the minds of the great sages of the ages—Plato, Aristotle, Confucius, Descartes, and Goofy—to explore universal questions of freedom, personal identity, morality, family, and friendship:

  • Can Sleeping Beauty know that she’s not dreaming?
  • Does turning our emotions and memories “inside out” tell us who we are?
  • What can Toy Story and Wall-E teach us about being human?
  • Is hakuna matata really such a problem-free philosophy?

If you’ve ever asked who you are, what is right, or what your purpose is, Disney and Philosophy will spark your curiosity and imagination with a whole new world of unexpected insight into the Magic Kingdom.

Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119538318

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Series edited by William Irwin
  • Volume editor Richard Brian Davis

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 544g

Pages: 336

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Disney Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

About the Author

RICHARD B. DAVIS is Professor of Philosophy at Tyndale University in Canada. He is the author or editor of four books, including Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy (Wiley Blackwell, 2009) and 24 and Philosophy (Wiley Blackwell, 2007). He has published over thirty book chapters or articles, and specializes in metaphysics and epistemology.

To learn more about the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, visit www.andphilosophy.com

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