{"product_id":"disney-and-philosophy-truth-trust-and-a-little-bit-of-pixie-dust-paperback","title":"Disney and Philosophy: Truth, Trust, and a Little Bit of Pixie Dust - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Brian Davis\u003c\/b\u003e (Volume Editor), \u003cb\u003eWilliam Irwin\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake 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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhilosophy begins in \u003ci\u003ewonder\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eDisney and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, 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: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan Sleeping Beauty know that she's not dreaming?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDoes turning our emotions and memories \"inside out\" tell us who we are?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat can \u003ci\u003eToy Story\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWall-E\u003c\/i\u003e teach us about being human? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs \u003ci\u003ehakuna matata\u003c\/i\u003e really such a problem-free philosophy?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you've ever asked who you are, what is right, or what your purpose is, \u003ci\u003eDisney and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e will spark your curiosity and imagination with a whole new world of unexpected insight into the Magic Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisney's wonderful world of television, motion pictures, and theme parks is a magical place, where children and adults can escape, imagine, and dream. It's also a place for philosophical reflection. Indeed, philosophy itself begins in \u003ci\u003ewonder\u003c\/i\u003e. This book probes the deeper underlying meaning in the Disney universe, ushering us into a Magic Kingdom rich with philosophical life lessons. Tapping into some of the greatest philosophical minds that ever lived--Plato, Aristotle, Confucius, Descartes, and Goofy--\u003ci\u003eDisney and Philosophy \u003c\/i\u003eexplores life's ultimate questions from inside the world Disney created. As a great British philosopher once said, \"A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.\" In that spirit, this book examines the stories of Mulan, Moana, and Merida to see if they are genuinely free to pursue their dreams and create their identities, or if they're bound by cultures' expectations. From \u003ci\u003ehakuna matata \u003c\/i\u003eto the circle of life, we explore the philosophical terrain of \u003ci\u003eThe Lion King \u003c\/i\u003eto discover the courage to become who we are. Beyond the Pride Lands of the savanna, philosophical magic leads us to address such questions as: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan turning our emotions \u003ci\u003eInside Out\u003c\/i\u003e tell us who we are?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan true love overcome fear in \u003ci\u003eFrozen\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan those \"Hidden Mickeys\" at Disney theme parks tell us about God?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre Dory and Dopey's \"disabilities\" a problem with them or with us?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs a trip to Disneyland the same thing as true happiness?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs Ariel a feminist icon?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan Sleeping Beauty know that she's not dreaming?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRICHARD B. DAVIS\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Philosophy at Tyndale University in Canada. He is the author or editor of four books, including \u003ci\u003eAlice in Wonderland and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley Blackwell, 2009) and \u003ci\u003e24 and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley Blackwell, 2007). He has published over thirty book chapters or articles, and specializes in metaphysics and epistemology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, visit \u003cb\u003ewww.andphilosophy.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 04, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772716089632,"sku":"9781119538318","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/63663c5d1afd9ef92bbb37a7a6c31d69.webp?v=1780412336","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/disney-and-philosophy-truth-trust-and-a-little-bit-of-pixie-dust-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}