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Daniel Dennett books in order

American philosopher

Lived
1942–2024
Country
United States
Books
16

Daniel Dennett published 4 novels, 10 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with The Mind's I: Fantasies And Reflections On Self & Soul (1982). The best-known is Consciousness Explained (1991).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Daniel Dennett

Standalone novels in order

  1. Consciousness Explained (1991)

    512 pages★ 3.6 (13 ratings)

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  2. Freedom Evolves (2003)

    358 pages

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  3. Sweet Dreams: Philosophical Obstacles to a Science of Consciousness (2005)

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  4. Breaking the Spell (2006)

    448 pages★ 3.8 (8 ratings)

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Non-fiction in order

  1. Content and Consciousness (1969)

    198 pages

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  2. Brainstorms (1981)

    379 pages

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  3. The Mind's I: Fantasies And Reflections On Self & Soul (1982), with Douglas Hofstadter

    501 pages★ 4.7 (6 ratings)

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  4. Elbow Room (1984)

    248 pages

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  5. The Intentional Stance (1987)

    394 pages

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  6. Darwin's Dangerous Idea (1995)

    590 pages★ 3.8 (12 ratings)

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  7. Kinds of Minds (1996)

    188 pages

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  8. Sweet Dreams (2005)

    216 pages

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  9. Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking (2013)

    504 pages

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  10. From Bacteria to Bach and Back (2017)

    496 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Follow the Pipelines (2022)

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  2. I've Been Thinking (2023)

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About Daniel Dennett

Daniel Clement Dennett III was an American philosopher and cognitive scientist. His research centered on philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, and philosophy of biology, particularly as those fields relate to evolutionary biology and cognitive science.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Daniel Dennett FAQ

How many books has Daniel Dennett written?
Daniel Dennett published 4 novels, 10 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Daniel Dennett's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Consciousness Explained.
What is Daniel Dennett's last book?
From Bacteria to Bach and Back (2017).
What is Daniel Dennett's most famous book?
Consciousness Explained (1991) is Daniel Dennett'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.