Portrait of Eduard von Hartmann

Eduard von Hartmann books in order

German philosopher

Lived
1842–1906
Country
Germany
Books
3
Also writes as
Carl Robert

Eduard von Hartmann published 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with The Philosophy of the Unconscious (1869).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Eduard von Hartmann

Novellas in order

  1. Spiritism (1885)

    114 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Philosophy of the Unconscious (1869)

    372 pages

Other books in order

  1. Unconscious Memory (1880)

    186 pages

About Eduard von Hartmann

Karl Robert Eduard von Hartmann was a German philosopher, independent scholar, and writer. He was the author of the influential Philosophy of the Unconscious (1869). von Hartmann's notable ideas include the theory of the Unconscious and a pessimistic interpretation of the "best of all possible worlds" concept in metaphysics.

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

Eduard von Hartmann FAQ

How many books has Eduard von Hartmann written?
Eduard von Hartmann published 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Eduard von Hartmann's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Philosophy of the Unconscious.
What is Eduard von Hartmann's last book?
Spiritism (1885).
What is Eduard von Hartmann's most famous book?
The Philosophy of the Unconscious (1869) is Eduard von Hartmann's most widely read book.
Does Eduard von Hartmann write under a pen name?
Yes: Eduard von Hartmann has also published as Carl Robert.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.