Immanuel Kant published 10 novels, 15 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with Critique of Pure Reason (1781).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Immanuel Kant
Standalone novels in order
Thoughts on the True Estimation of Living Forces (1749)
Universal Natural History and Theory of Heaven (1755)
The Only Possible Argument in Support of a Demonstration of the Existence of God (1762)
De Mundi Sensibilis Atque Intelligibilis Forma Et Principiis: Dissertatio (1770)
Transcendental Aesthetics (1781)
Answering the Question: What Is Enlightenment? (1784)
Idea for a Universal History with a Cosmopolitan Purpose (1784)
On the Common Saying “That May Be Correct in Theory, but It Is of No Use in Practice” (1793)
On a Supposed Right to Tell Lies from Benevolent Motives (1797)
Uber Padagogik (1803)
Non-fiction in order
Cosmogony as in His Essay on the Retardation of the Rotation of the Earth and His Natural History and Theory of the Heavens (1755)
Observations on the Feeling of the Beautiful and Sublime (1764)
Critique of Pure Reason (1781)
Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics (1783)
Metaphysical Foundations of Natural Science (1786)
Critique of Practical Reason (1788)
Critique of Judgment (1790)
Religion Within the Boundary of Pure Reason (1793)
Religion Within the Bounds of Bare Reason (1793)
Perpetual Peace (1795)
The Metaphysics of Morals (1797)
Anthropology from a Pragmatic Point of View (1798)
Essays and Treatises on Moral, Political, and Various Philosophical Subjects (1798)
The Philosophy of Law (1887)
Opus Postumum (1991)
Other books in order
Dreams of a Spirit Seer Illustrated by Dreams of Metaphysics (1766)
Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Ethics (1785)
Introduction to Logic and His Essay on the Mistaken Subtilty of the Four Figures (1800)
Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals (1964)
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About Immanuel Kant
Immanuel Kant was a German philosopher. Born in Königsberg in the Kingdom of Prussia, he is considered one of the central thinkers of the Enlightenment. His comprehensive and systematic works in epistemology, metaphysics, logic, ethics, aesthetics, political theory, and philosophy of religion have made him one of the most influential and highly discussed figures in modern Western philosophy.
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Immanuel Kant FAQ
- How many books has Immanuel Kant written?
- Immanuel Kant published 10 novels, 15 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Immanuel Kant's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Critique of Pure Reason.
- What is Immanuel Kant's last book?
- Uber Padagogik (1803).
- What is Immanuel Kant's most famous book?
- Critique of Pure Reason (1781) is Immanuel Kant's most widely read book.
- Can I read Immanuel Kant's books for free?
- Yes. 9 books by Immanuel Kant are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.