Mortimer J. Adler Net Worth

Mortimer J. Adler's net worth is currently estimated at $5M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

1923$0.01MF

Columbia University Teaching

Adler begins teaching philosophy.

1952$0.2M+1900%C

Great Books Foundation

Promotes study of the Great Books.

1974$1M+400%B

Encyclopædia Britannica Editor

Becomes chairman of board of editors.

1977$2M+100%B

The Syntopicon

Synthesizes the Great Ideas

1990$4M+100%B

Adler's Last Book

Final philosophical publication.

2001$5M+25%B

Adler's Death

Adler passes away.

2026$5MB

Public intellectual legacy

Remembered for accessible philosophy.

Last updated: February 25, 2026