Crooked Timber academic group blog
Academic group blog for political science, philosophy, economics; promotes critical commentary.
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Crooked Timber emerged in 2003 as a pioneering academic group blog, providing an online platform for academics and public intellectuals to engage in serious, critical discussions on contemporary politics, economics, philosophy, and current events. It bridged the gap between formal academic discourse and broader public commentary, fostering innovation by enabling quick, informal publication of ideas and arguments that often informed more developed academic work or public debate.
Its 'scenius' stems from a collective of diverse academic voices offering informed, multi-perspective analysis. This environment challenges conventional wisdom and significantly influences public intellectual discourse online. Operating independently of traditional publishing cycles, Crooked Timber cultivated a space for continuous, rigorous intellectual engagement and debate.
Key People
Founders / Early Key Members
- Henry Farrell
- Daniel Drezner
- John Quiggin
- Chris Bertram
- Kieran Healy
Current / Long-standing Contributors
- Corey Robin
- Eszter Hargittai
- Belle Waring
- Maria Farrell
- Ingrid Robeyns
- Harry Brighouse
- Fabio Rojas
Breakthroughs
- Pioneering Academic Group Blogging: Established a significant model for academics to engage in real-time, public intellectual discussion, influencing the development of subsequent academic blogs and online discourse (2003-Present).
- Facilitating Cross-Disciplinary Dialogue: Consistently hosts and encourages discussions spanning political science, philosophy, economics, and sociology, fostering interdisciplinary thought and critique on complex societal issues.
- Sustained Critical Public Commentary: Provides informed, critical analysis of public policy, current events, and academic trends from a distinct left-leaning perspective, contributing to public intellectual life for over two decades.
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Influenced By
- Traditional Academic Journals: Provided the rigorous intellectual foundation and debate style that Crooked Timber aimed to bring to a more immediate, online format.
- Early Political Blogs: Demonstrated the power of online platforms for rapid commentary and community building, inspiring the academic-focused adaptation.
Influenced
- Other Academic Blogs and Online Intellectual Communities: Served as a prominent early example, inspiring and shaping the development of numerous subsequent academic and intellectual group blogs and online forums.
Collaborated With
- Various Academic Institutions and Individual Researchers: Regularly features guest posts and hosts discussions with academics from a wide array of universities and research organizations.