{"product_id":"the-magic-kingdom-and-the-meaning-of-life-by-adam-kadlac-9781509567423","title":"The Magic Kingdom and the Meaning of Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat truths and life lessons can we take away from a seemingly trivial theme park in Orlando, Florida?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFather 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf, 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Magic Kingdom and the Meaning of Life\u003c\/i\u003e will challenge Disney lovers and sceptics alike to think more deeply about the things that matter to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871554851052,"sku":"9781509567423","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12696483482725.jpg?v=1759883914","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-magic-kingdom-and-the-meaning-of-life-by-adam-kadlac-9781509567423","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}