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The Magic Kingdom and the Meaning of Life
A Philosopher Visits Disney World
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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...
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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.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781509567423
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 19 September 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polity Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 146.0mm
Height: 222.0mm
Weight: 425g
Pages: 230
About the Author
Adam Kadlac is Teaching Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University, where he is also involved in the Disability Studies Initiative. His teaching and research centre on ethics and political philosophy (broadly construed). In recent years, he has developed particular interests in the philosophy of sport and the role that hope can play in a flourishing human life. Kadlac is the author of The Ethics of Sports Fandom (2022).
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