Martha Nussbaum ’64 Recipient of Prestigious Library of Congress Prize

Congratulations to renowned philosopher, author, and scholar Martha Craven Nussbaum ’64, who has been named the 2026 recipient of the prestigious John W. Kluge Prize for Achievement in the Study of Humanity by the Library of Congress! Awarded every two years, the prize recognizes scholars whose work has profoundly influenced our understanding of the human experience.

 

A professor of law and ethics at the University of Chicago, Martha is recognized internationally as one of the world's most influential philosophers. Throughout her remarkable career, she has authored 30 books and more than 500 articles exploring human rights, social justice, emotions, and the role of the humanities in society. Her groundbreaking scholarship has earned her numerous international honors, including the Kyoto Prize and Holberg Prize. Martha is also a two-time Baldwin honoree, receiving the Alumnae Award in 1990 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.