Charles Taylor books in order
Canadian philosopher
- Born
- 1931
- Country
- Canada
- Books
- 22
Charles Taylor has published 2 novels, 15 non-fiction books, 3 children's books and 2 other books, beginning with The Explanation of Behaviour (1964). The best-known is The Malaise of Modernity (1991). The latest is The Language Animal (2016).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Charles Taylor
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The Malaise of Modernity
Charles Taylor's most-read book.
Newest
The Language Animal
Published 2016.
Standalone novels in order
Boomer (1990)
Summit (1996)
Non-fiction in order
The Explanation of Behaviour (1964)
Hegel (1975)
Hegel and Modern Society (1979)
Philosophy and the Human Sciences (1985)
Sources of the Self (1989)
The Ethics of Authenticity (1991)
The Malaise of Modernity (1991)
Multiculturalism and "The Politics of Recognition" (1992)
Multiculturalism (1994)
Philosophical Arguments (1995)
Varieties of Religion Today (2002)
Modern Social Imaginaries (2004)
A Secular Age (2007)
Dilemmas and Connections (2010)
The Language Animal (2016)
Children's books in order
The Oxford Children's Book of Science (1995)
The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia (2000)
The Kingfisher Sicence Encyclopedia (2006)
Other books in order
Philosophical Papers (1985)
Retrieving Realism (2015)
About Charles Taylor
Charles Margrave Taylor is a Canadian philosopher and professor emeritus at McGill University best known for his contributions to political philosophy, the philosophy of social science, the history of philosophy, and intellectual history. A devout Catholic philosopher, his work has earned him the Kyoto Prize, the Templeton Prize, the Berggruen Prize for Philosophy, and the John W. Kluge Prize.
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Charles Taylor FAQ
- How many books has Charles Taylor written?
- Charles Taylor has published 2 novels, 15 non-fiction books, 3 children's books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Charles Taylor's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Malaise of Modernity.
- What is Charles Taylor's latest book?
- The Language Animal (2016).
- What is Charles Taylor's most famous book?
- The Malaise of Modernity (1991) is Charles Taylor's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.