Dr. Martha Nussbaum

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Biography

Martha C. Nussbaum is the Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Chicago, where she also holds appointments in the Department of Philosophy and the Law School. She has previously taught at Harvard, Brown, and Oxford Universities. Nussbaum has garnered significant recognition in the fields of Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, feminist philosophy, and political philosophy. Her scholarship includes extensive work on ethics, human rights, and the intersection of philosophy and the arts. Furthermore, she is recognized for her innovative capabilities approach, which seeks to expand the empirical and normative framework for assessing individual well-being. Nussbaum has published numerous books and articles, receiving various awards and honorary degrees for her academic contributions. She actively engages in teaching and mentoring students across multiple disciplines, contributing to their understanding of complex philosophical issues and real-world applications.

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Courses

PHIL 21102/31102 Opera Idea Performance PHIL 55818 Hellenistic Ethics PHIL 33029 Justice Animals Ethics Law PHIL 59903 Modern Indian Political Legal Thought PHIL 50250 Greek Tragedy Philosophy PHIL 51404 Global Inequality PHIL 25209/35209 Emotions, Reason, Law PHIL 53025 Philosophy Animal Rights

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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy