Portrait of Johann Gottlieb Fichte

Johann Gottlieb Fichte books in order

German philosopher

Lived
1762–1814
Country
Germany
Books
5

Johann Gottlieb Fichte published 2 novels and 3 non-fiction books, beginning with The Science of Rights (1796).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Johann Gottlieb Fichte

Standalone novels in order

  1. Der Geschlossene Handelsstaat (1800)

  2. Address to the German Nation (1808)

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Science of Rights (1796)

    505 pages

  2. The Vocation of Man (1799)

    178 pages

  3. Characteristics of the Present Age (1806)

    495 pages

About Johann Gottlieb Fichte

Johann Gottlieb Fichte was a German philosopher, and a founding figure of German idealism, which developed from the theoretical and ethical writings of Immanuel Kant.

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

Johann Gottlieb Fichte FAQ

How many books has Johann Gottlieb Fichte written?
Johann Gottlieb Fichte published 2 novels and 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Johann Gottlieb Fichte's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Science of Rights.
What is Johann Gottlieb Fichte's last book?
Address to the German Nation (1808).
What is Johann Gottlieb Fichte's most famous book?
The Science of Rights (1796) is Johann Gottlieb Fichte's most widely read book.

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