Martha Nussbaum
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Summary
Martha Nussbaum was born in New York City[1]. She has worked as a philosopher[2], writer[3], classical scholar[4], and university teacher[5]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,350 views/month, #6,621 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Employer: Brown University[8], Harvard University[9], University of Chicago[10]
- Educated at: Harvard University[11], New York University[12]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[13], Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[14], PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay[15], Harvard Centennial Medal[16], Grawemeyer Awards[17], Albertus-Magnus professorate[18], Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy[19], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20], Harvard Junior Fellow[21], honorary doctorate from the University of British Columbia[22], Berggruen Prize[23], Holberg International Memorial Prize[24], honorary doctorate of Hasselt University[25], honorary doctor of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[26]
- Sex or gender: female[27]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Martha Nussbaum include 100934 Marthanussbaum[28], an asteroid[29].
Why It Matters
Martha Nussbaum has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
She has been cited as an influence by Catharine MacKinnon[32], a lawyer[33], b. 1946[34], of United States[35], awarded the Wilbur Cross Medal[36], specialised in political science[37].
Entities named for her include 100934 Marthanussbaum[28], an asteroid[29].
FAQs
Where was Martha Nussbaum born?
Martha Nussbaum's place of birth was New York City[1].
What did Martha Nussbaum do for work?
Martha Nussbaum worked as a philosopher[2], writer[3], classical scholar[4], and university teacher[5].
Where did Martha Nussbaum go to school?
Martha Nussbaum was educated at Harvard University[11] and New York University[12].
What awards did Martha Nussbaum receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[13], Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[14], PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay[15], and Harvard Centennial Medal[16].
Who did Martha Nussbaum influence?
Martha Nussbaum has been cited as an influence by Catharine MacKinnon[32].