Alexander Bain books in order
Scottish philosopher and educationalist
- Lived
- 1818–1903
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 18
Alexander Bain published 7 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 10 other books, beginning with The Emotions and the Will (1859). The best-known is A Higher English Grammar (1879).
Updated September 2026
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A Higher English Grammar
Alexander Bain's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Emotions and the Will (1859)
The Senses and the Intellect (1864)
Mental Science (1868)
Moral Science (1869)
Mental and Moral Science (1872)
Practical Essays (1884)
Dissertations on Leading Philosophical Topics (1903)
Poetry in order
On Teaching English (1887)
Other books in order
English Composition and Rhetoric (1867)
Logic (1870)
Mind and Body (1874)
A Higher English Grammar (1879)
Education as a Science (1879)
A First English Grammar (1880)
James Mill (1882)
John Stuart Mill (1882)
John Stuart Mill: A Criticism with Personal Recollections (1882)
Autobiography (1904)
About Alexander Bain
Alexander Bain was a Scottish philosopher and educationalist in the British school of empiricism and a prominent and innovative figure in the fields of psychology, linguistics, logic, moral philosophy and education reform. He founded Mind, the first ever journal of psychology and analytical philosophy, and was the leading figure in establishing and applying the scientific method to psychology. Bain was the inaugural Regius Chair in Logic and Professor of Logic at the University of Aberdeen, where he also held Professorships in Moral Philosophy and English Literature and was twice elected Lord Rector of the University of Aberdeen.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alexander Bain FAQ
- How many books has Alexander Bain written?
- Alexander Bain published 7 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 10 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alexander Bain's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Higher English Grammar.
- What is Alexander Bain's last book?
- Dissertations on Leading Philosophical Topics (1903).
- What is Alexander Bain's most famous book?
- A Higher English Grammar (1879) is Alexander Bain's most widely read book.
- Can I read Alexander Bain's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Alexander Bain are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.