How many books has Alain written?

Alain published 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Alain's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Idées.

Idées (1932) is Alain's most widely read book.

French philosopher

Alain published 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Idées (1932).

Updated September 2026

Émile-Auguste Chartier, commonly known as Alain, was a French philosopher, journalist, essayist, pacifist, and teacher of philosophy.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

How many books has Alain written?: Alain published 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Alain's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Idées.
What is Alain's last book?: Idées (1932).
What is Alain's most famous book?: Idées (1932) is Alain's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.