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Gianni Vattimo books in order

Italian philosopher and politician

Lived
1936–2023
Country
Italy
Books
14

Gianni Vattimo published 12 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book, beginning with Art's Claim to Truth (1967). The best-known is The Future of Religion (2006).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Gianni Vattimo

Non-fiction in order

  1. Nietzsche (1985)

    240 pages

  2. The Adventure of Difference (1985)

    201 pages

  3. The End of Modernity (1985)

    189 pages

  4. Weak Thought (1988)

    267 pages

  5. Beyond Interpretation (1994)

    151 pages

  6. Religion (1995)

    211 pages

  7. Dialogue with Nietzsche (2000)

    287 pages

  8. The Future of Religion (2006)

    127 pages

  9. Farewell to Truth (2009)

    168 pages

  10. The Responsibility of the Philosopher (2010)

    153 pages

  11. Hermeneutic Communism (2011)

    244 pages

  12. Of Reality (2012)

    248 pages

Poetry in order

  1. Art's Claim to Truth (1967)

    207 pages

Other books in order

  1. The Transparent Society (1989)

    129 pages

About Gianni Vattimo

Gianteresio "Gianni" Vattimo was an Italian philosopher and politician.

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

Gianni Vattimo FAQ

How many books has Gianni Vattimo written?
Gianni Vattimo published 12 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Gianni Vattimo's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Future of Religion.
What is Gianni Vattimo's last book?
Of Reality (2012).
What is Gianni Vattimo's most famous book?
The Future of Religion (2006) is Gianni Vattimo'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.