Aeon
aeon.co
A digital magazine of ideas publishing essays and long-form articles in philosophy, science, society, and the arts from academics and public intellectuals.
Aeon is a magazine of ideas and culture that publishes in-depth essays from academics, scientists and writers on philosophy, psychology, science, society and the arts. The essays are free to read, and the site also hosts a mix of original and curated short films.
The pieces are long and argued carefully, often challenging a common assumption, so it rewards slow reading. There is a "popular this month" section for finding strong starting points, and a newsletter for people who prefer a regular digest. A donation-supported membership exists, but the main content is open to everyone.
Why it is useful
Publishes the kind of intellectually serious long-form writing that used to appear in places like The New York Review of Books — free, without a paywall, with authors who are often leading researchers in their fields. The philosophy section in particular publishes essays that are substantive without requiring prior philosophical training. A consistent source of ideas worth thinking about.
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