Chitranjan Greer-Travis is presently a doctoral scholar on the College of Toledo, Judith Herb School of Schooling. He’s learning Social and Philosophical Foundations of Schooling, with an emphasis on Philosophy of Schooling. Chitranjan minors in Peace Schooling, and is desirous about ethical, social, and political philosophy, Africana philosophy, aesthetics, and ethical psychology.
What excites you about philosophy?
I have to say that instructing philosophy is thrilling. I began instructing at Washtenaw Neighborhood School in 2008. I’d additionally say that studying philosophy and being within the presence of others who take pleasure in philosophy will get me fairly riled up!
What are you studying proper now? Would you suggest it?
I’m presently studying Achille Mbembe’s (2019) Necro-Politics, Degenerations of Democracy by Calhoun, C., Gaonkar, D. and Taylor, C. (2022), and the Three Physique Drawback by Cixin Liu (2016). I’d extremely suggest all three books.
What’s your favourite sound on the earth?
For me, I believe my favourite sound is the daybreak refrain or John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme or Miles Davis’ Flamenco Sketches.
Who’s your favourite thinker and why?
It is a powerful query. At present, I believe I’d say Charles Mills. Mills modified my outlook on the philosophy of race. Additionally, he has a manner of presenting his concepts which might be each humorous and thought-provoking. Mills has been a terrific affect. I’m saddened that I simply missed the chance to satisfy him earlier than his passing.
What’s your most treasured reminiscence?
I’m a bass participant and I’ve had the chance to satisfy Ron Carter, Christian McBride, Gary Karr, Ray Brown, Rodney Whittaker, Victor Wooten, and final (however definitely not least) Edgar Meyer. Life is valuable. Crammed with nice reminiscences. So completely satisfied to have met all of people who I’ve talked about.
What time of day are you best and artistic?
For some motive, I’m best between 4:00AM-8:00AM.
In case you might get up tomorrow with a brand new expertise, what would you most prefer it to be?
For me, I’d like to have the power to hurry via books or astral journey.
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