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The Philosophy of Halloween

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When is dressing up a Halloween costume, and when is it making fun of a culture? Philosopher Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein (filter by Photofunia) on the philosophy of dressing as someone else.

Jack Russell Weinstein is here for our monthly episode of Philosophical Currents, an opportunity to take a philosophical dive into a current topic. Today he reflects on Halloween, specifically the curious behavior as people adopt alternative personas behind the masks. He visits with Ashley Thornberg.