It is well known that academics tend to be on the political Left. Some people are angry about this, but I don't particularly care. Members of Opus Dei tend to be on the Right, does that surprise? Nevertheless, I am curious about differences with disciplines in academia. So I found this study which classified political orientation by discipline. Excel below the fold.... (Larger image)
Notice a trend? Check the Ns in the original study, the fact that only 32 Nursing academics returned the survey means I trust that number less, but the overall trend is clear. I have read high IQ conservatives tend to be stronger on mathematical skills while high IQ liberals are better verbally. I don't have time to find that research right now, perhaps later....
