Portrait of Daniel Kahneman

Daniel Kahneman books in order

Israeli-American psychologist and economist

Lived
1934–2024
Country
Israel
Books
7

Daniel Kahneman published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Thinking, Fast and Slow (2011).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Daniel Kahneman

Standalone novels in order

  1. Noise (2021), with Cass Sunstein

    480 pages★ 2.8 (5 ratings)

Non-fiction in order

  1. Choices, Values, and Frames (1985)

    848 pages

  2. Thinking, Fast and Slow (Oct 2011)

    528 pages★ 4.1 (237 ratings)

  3. Heuristics and Biases (2012)

    866 pages

  4. Happiness by Design (2014)

    256 pages

Other books in order

  1. Attention and Effort (1973)

    246 pages

  2. Judgement and Choice: Perspectives on the Work of Daniel Kahneman (2020)

    82 pages

About Daniel Kahneman

Daniel Kahneman was an Israeli-American psychologist best known for his work on the psychology of judgment and decision-making as well as behavioral economics, for which he was awarded the 2002 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences together with Vernon L. Smith. Kahneman's published empirical findings challenge the assumption of human rationality prevailing in modern economic theory. Kahneman became known as the "grandfather of behavioral economics."

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

Daniel Kahneman FAQ

How many books has Daniel Kahneman written?
Daniel Kahneman published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Daniel Kahneman's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Thinking, Fast and Slow.
What is Daniel Kahneman's last book?
Noise (2021).
What is Daniel Kahneman's most famous book?
Thinking, Fast and Slow (2011) is Daniel Kahneman'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.