Dugald Stewart books in order
Scottish philosopher and mathematician
- Lived
- 1753–1828
- Books
- 16
Dugald Stewart published 13 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Elements of the Philosophy of the Human Mind (1792).
Updated September 2026
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Elements of the Philosophy of the Human Mind
Dugald Stewart's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Elements of the Philosophy of the Human Mind (1792)
Account of the Life and Writings of William Robertson (1801)
Notes of Lectures on Political Economy (1802)
Postscript to Mr. Stewart's Short Statement of Facts Relative to the Election of Professor Leslie (1806)
Philosophical Essays (1810)
A General View of the Progress of Metaphysical, Ethical, and Political Philosophy (1817)
Dissertation First (1817)
The Works of William Robertson, D. D (1821)
Outlines of Moral Philosophy (1826)
The Philosophy of the Active and Moral Powers of Man (1828)
The History of the Discovery and Settlement of America (1835)
The Works of Thomas Reid, D.D (1852)
Lectures on Political Economy (1855)
Other books in order
Essays on the Intellectual and Active Powers of Man (1793)
Biographical Memoir of Adam Smith (1811)
Some Account of a Boy Born Blind and Deaf (1812)
About Dugald Stewart
Dugald Stewart was a Scottish philosopher and mathematician. Today regarded as one of the most important figures of the later Scottish Enlightenment, he was renowned as a populariser of the work of Francis Hutcheson and of Adam Smith. Trained in mathematics, medicine and philosophy, his lectures at the University of Edinburgh were widely disseminated by his many influential students. In 1783 he was a joint founder of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. In most contemporary documents he is referred to as Dougal Stewart.
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Dugald Stewart FAQ
- How many books has Dugald Stewart written?
- Dugald Stewart published 13 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Dugald Stewart's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Elements of the Philosophy of the Human Mind.
- What is Dugald Stewart's last book?
- The Philosophy of the Active and Moral Powers of Man (1828).
- What is Dugald Stewart's most famous book?
- Elements of the Philosophy of the Human Mind (1792) is Dugald Stewart's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.