Dietrich von Hildebrand books in order
German Catholic philosopher and theologian
- Lived
- 1889–1977
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 19
- Also writes as
- Peter Ottt
Dietrich von Hildebrand published 9 non-fiction books and 10 other books, beginning with Trojan Horse in the City of God (1967).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Dietrich von Hildebrand
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Trojan Horse in the City of God
Dietrich von Hildebrand's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
In Defense of Purity (1931)
Marriage (1942)
True Morality and Its Counterfeits (1955)
What Is Philosophy? (1960)
Man and Woman (1965)
Trojan Horse in the City of God (1967)
The Encyclical Humanae Vitae (1969)
Humility (1997)
My Battle Against Hitler (2014)
Other books in order
Liturgy and Personality (1933)
The New Tower of Babel (1953)
Graven Images (1957)
Transformation in Christ (1960)
Not as the World Gives (1963)
The Art of Living (1965)
The Sacred Heart (1965)
Morality and Situation Ethics (1966)
The Devastated Vineyard (1973)
Man, Woman, and the Meaning of Love (2001)
About Dietrich von Hildebrand
Dietrich Richard Alfred von Hildebrand was a German Catholic philosopher and religious writer.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Dietrich von Hildebrand FAQ
- How many books has Dietrich von Hildebrand written?
- Dietrich von Hildebrand published 9 non-fiction books and 10 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Dietrich von Hildebrand's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Trojan Horse in the City of God.
- What is Dietrich von Hildebrand's last book?
- The Encyclical Humanae Vitae (1969).
- What is Dietrich von Hildebrand's most famous book?
- Trojan Horse in the City of God (1967) is Dietrich von Hildebrand's most widely read book.
- Does Dietrich von Hildebrand write under a pen name?
- Yes: Dietrich von Hildebrand has also published as Peter Ottt.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.