Allan Bloom books in order
American philosopher, classicist, and academician
- Lived
- 1930–1992
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 5
Allan Bloom published 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Closing of the American Mind (1987).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Allan Bloom
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The Closing of the American Mind
Allan Bloom's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Closing of the American Mind (Feb 1987)
Confronting the Constitution (1990)
Love and Friendship (1993)
The Republic of Plato (2016)
Other books in order
Giants and Dwarfs (1990)
About Allan Bloom
Allan David Bloom was an American philosopher, classicist, and academician. He studied under David Grene, Leo Strauss, Richard McKeon, and Alexandre Kojève. He subsequently taught at Cornell University, the University of Toronto, Tel Aviv University, Yale University, the École Normale Supérieure, and the University of Chicago.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Allan Bloom FAQ
- How many books has Allan Bloom written?
- Allan Bloom published 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Allan Bloom's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Closing of the American Mind.
- What is Allan Bloom's last book?
- Love and Friendship (1993).
- What is Allan Bloom's most famous book?
- The Closing of the American Mind (1987) is Allan Bloom's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.