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Eduard Zeller books in order

German philosopher and theologian

Lived
1814–1908
Country
Kingdom of Württemberg
Books
7

Eduard Zeller published 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Socrates and the Socratic Schools (1868).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Eduard Zeller

Non-fiction in order

  1. Socrates and the Socratic Schools (1868)

    409 pages

  2. The Stoics, Epicureans, and Sceptics (1870)

    629 pages

  3. The Contents and Origin of the Acts of the Apostles (1875)

    316 pages

  4. Plato and the Older Academy (1876)

    629 pages

  5. A History of Eclecticism in Greek Philosophy (1883)

    383 pages

  6. Outlines of the History of Greek Philosophy (1883)

    357 pages

Other books in order

  1. Aristotle and the Earlier Peripatetics (1962)

About Eduard Zeller

Eduard Gottlob Zeller was a German philosopher and Protestant theologian of the Tübingen School of theology. He was well known for his writings on Ancient Greek philosophy, especially pre-Socratic philosophy, and most of all for his celebrated, multi-volume historical treatise The Philosophy of Greeks in their Historical Development (1844–52). Zeller was also a central figure in the rise of neo-Kantianism.

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Eduard Zeller FAQ

How many books has Eduard Zeller written?
Eduard Zeller published 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Eduard Zeller's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Socrates and the Socratic Schools.
What is Eduard Zeller's last book?
Outlines of the History of Greek Philosophy (1883).
What is Eduard Zeller's most famous book?
Socrates and the Socratic Schools (1868) is Eduard Zeller'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.