Jean-François Lyotard books in order
French philosopher
- Lived
- 1924–1998
- Country
- France
- Books
- 10
- Also writes as
- François Laborde
Jean-François Lyotard published 8 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book, beginning with The Postmodern Condition (1979).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jean-François Lyotard
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The Postmodern Condition
Jean-François Lyotard's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Postmodern Condition (1979)
The Differend (1983)
Just Gaming (1985)
The Lyotard Reader (1989)
The Inhuman (1991)
The Hyphen (1999)
The Lyotard Reader and Guide (2006)
Jean-Francois Lyotard (2020)
Poetry in order
Peregrinations (1988)
Other books in order
The Postmodern Explained (1992)
About Jean-François Lyotard
Jean-François Lyotard was a French philosopher, sociologist, and literary theorist. His interdisciplinary discourse spans such topics as epistemology and communication, the human body, modern art and postmodern art, literature and critical theory, music, film, time and memory, space, the city and landscape, the sublime, and the relation between aesthetics and politics. He is best known for his articulation of postmodernism after the late 1970s and the analysis of the impact of postmodernity on the human condition. Lyotard was a key personality in contemporary continental philosophy and authored 26 books and many articles. He was a director of the International College of Philosophy founded by Jacques Derrida, François Châtelet, Jean-Pierre Faye, and Dominique Lecourt.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jean-François Lyotard FAQ
- How many books has Jean-François Lyotard written?
- Jean-François Lyotard published 8 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jean-François Lyotard's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Postmodern Condition.
- What is Jean-François Lyotard's last book?
- The Hyphen (1999).
- What is Jean-François Lyotard's most famous book?
- The Postmodern Condition (1979) is Jean-François Lyotard's most widely read book.
- Does Jean-François Lyotard write under a pen name?
- Yes: Jean-François Lyotard has also published as François Laborde.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.