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What Day of the Dead tells us about the Aztec philosophy of happiness

  • Written by Lynn Sebastian Purcell, Associate Professor of Philosophy, State University of New York College at Cortland
imageFor the Aztecs, Day of the Dead rituals helped people find balance in their personal lives and social ties.Eyepix/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Growing up in the United States, I remember on Halloween my mother used to say, “Honey, this is not just a day for costumes and candy. You must also remember your relatives. Know their names.” She...

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