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Martha Nussbaum

Is Martha Nussbaum A-List?

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NoMartha Nussbaum is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

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Ranking Timeline

1975C$0.01M

Harvard Junior Fellow

Nussbaum began her academic career as a Junior Fellow at Harvard.

1986C$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M

Published 'The Fragility of Goodness'

This book established Nussbaum as a prominent figure in classical philosophy.

1990B$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M

Appointed Professor at Brown

Nussbaum gained a tenured professorship at Brown, a significant career advancement.

1995B$0.5M+$0.2M

Developed Capabilities Approach

Her work on the Capabilities Approach impacted international development.

2026B$3M+$2.5M

Influential Legal and Ethics Professor

Nussbaum continues to influence legal and ethical thought.

Last updated: February 25, 2026