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
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The Science of Rights
Johann Gottlieb Fichte's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Der Geschlossene Handelsstaat (1800)
Address to the German Nation (1808)
Non-fiction in order

The Science of Rights (1796)

The Vocation of Man (1799)

Characteristics of the Present Age (1806)
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.