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Martha Nussbaum is the Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Chicago, appointed in both the Law School and Philosophy Department. She holds affiliations with the Classics Department, Divinity School, Political Science Department, and the Committee on Southern Asian Studies. Her research spans legal philosophy, ethics, gender studies, religious ethics, and animal rights, with a focus on capabilities theory and moral psychology. Nussbaum has received over 69 honorary degrees and prestigious awards such as the Kyoto Prize (2016) and Holberg Prize (2021).
Education: BA from NYU, MA and PhD from Harvard University.
Research Interests: Her work bridges philosophy, law, and public policy, addressing topics like constitutional law, LGBTQ+ rights, animal ethics, and global poverty. Key themes include human dignity, moral emotions, and the intersection of law and morality.
Key Contributions: Books include Frontiers of Justice (2006), Not For Profit (2010), and Justice for Animals (2023). She advocates for capabilities-based approaches to development and justice, emphasizing emotional and ethical dimensions of public policy.
Awards: Over 69 honorary degrees; recipients include Harvard, Oxford, and the University of Edinburgh. Major prizes include the Grawemeyer Award (2002), Prince of Asturias Prize (2012), and Balzan Prize (2022).
Labs/Initiatives: Affiliated with the Law and Philosophy Workshop, Animal Law Policy Initiative, and Public Service Law programs at the University of Chicago Law School.
