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 just in time for Frozen 2
Philosophy begins in wonder, and there's no question that Disney,squo;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 dash;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.
