Carol Gilligan books in order
American feminist, ethicist, and psychologist
- Born
- 1936
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 12
Carol Gilligan has published 1 novel, 9 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with The Origins of Morality in Early Childhood (1980). The best-known is Kyra (2008). The latest is Why Does Patriarchy Persist? (2018).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Carol Gilligan
Start here
Kyra
Carol Gilligan's most-read book.
Newest
Why Does Patriarchy Persist?
Published 2018.
Standalone novels in order
Kyra (2008)
Non-fiction in order
In a Different Voice (1982)
Mapping the Moral Domain (1988)
Meeting at the Crossroads (1992)
Between Voice and Silence (1996)
The Birth of Pleasure (2002)
The Deepening Darkness (2008)
Joining the Resistance (2011)
Darkness Now Visible (2018)
Why Does Patriarchy Persist? (2018)
Other books in order
The Origins of Morality in Early Childhood (1980)
In a Human Voice (2023)
About Carol Gilligan
Carol Gilligan is an American philosopher and psychologist, best known for her work in feminist ideology, ethical community, and ethical relationships.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Carol Gilligan FAQ
- How many books has Carol Gilligan written?
- Carol Gilligan has published 1 novel, 9 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Carol Gilligan's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Kyra.
- What is Carol Gilligan's latest book?
- Why Does Patriarchy Persist? (2018).
- What is Carol Gilligan's most famous book?
- Kyra (2008) is Carol Gilligan'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.