
Is Martha Nussbaum A-List?
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No — Martha Nussbaum is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
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