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Conversations with Tyler · May 1, 2024 · 70m
Coleman Hughes on Colorblindness, Jazz, and Identity (Ep. 211)
Coleman Hughes on colorblindness as a moral and practical ideal. Cowen explores Hughes's views on race, jazz, philosophy, and the tension between individual identity and group belonging.
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Hughes: colorblindness isn't ignoring difference — it's refusing to let racial category override individual reality. The true self is the particular person; the false self is the racial representative.
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Hughes: jazz musicians exemplify the ideal he advocates — they're judged by their individual artistry, not their racial category. Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and Bill Evans are mentors who demonstrate that excellence transcends identity.
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