Alfred North Whitehead books in order
English mathematician and philosopher
- Lived
- 1861–1947
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 18
Alfred North Whitehead published 15 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Principia Mathematica (1910). The best-known is Science and the Modern World (1925).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Alfred North Whitehead
Non-fiction in order
Principia Mathematica (1910)
The Concept of Nature (1920)
Science and the Modern World (1925)
Religion in the Making (1926)
Symbolism (1927)
Process and Reality (1929)
The Aims of Education & Other Essays (1929)
Adventures of Ideas (1933)
Modes of Thought (1938)
Science and Philosophy (1948)
Dialogues of Alfred North Whitehead (1954)
The Interpretation of Science (1961)
Principia Mathematica to * 56 (1962)
Other books in order
The Axioms of Descriptive Geometry (1907)
The Principle of Relativity with Applications to Physical Science (1922)
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About Alfred North Whitehead
Alfred North Whitehead was an English mathematician and philosopher. He created the philosophical school known as process philosophy, which has been applied in a wide variety of disciplines, including ecology, theology, education, physics, biology, economics, and psychology.
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Alfred North Whitehead FAQ
- How many books has Alfred North Whitehead written?
- Alfred North Whitehead published 15 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alfred North Whitehead's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Science and the Modern World.
- What is Alfred North Whitehead's last book?
- Science and Philosophy (1948).
- What is Alfred North Whitehead's most famous book?
- Science and the Modern World (1925) is Alfred North Whitehead's most widely read book.
- Can I read Alfred North Whitehead's books for free?
- Yes. 8 books by Alfred North Whitehead 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.