Josiah Royce published 1 novel, 14 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with California (1886). The best-known is The Philosophy of Loyalty (1908).
Updated September 2026
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The Philosophy of Loyalty
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Standalone novels in order
The Feud of Oakfield Creek (1887)
Non-fiction in order
California (1886)
California, from the Conquest in 1846 to the Second Vigilance Committee in San Francisco (1886)
The Religious Aspect of Philosophy (1891)
The Spirit of Modern Philosophy (1892)
The Conception Of God (1895)
Studies of Good and Evil (1898)
Outlines of Psychology (1903)
Herbert Spencer (1904)
Race Questions, Provincialism, and Other American Problems (1908)
William James and Other Essays on the Philosophy of Life (1911)
The Problem of Christianity (1913)
The Hope of the Great Community (1916)
Lectures on Modern Idealism (1919)
Other books in order
The Conception of Immortality (1900)
The World and the Individual (1900)
The Philosophy of Loyalty (1908)
War and Insurance (1914)
The Principles of Logic (1961)
About Josiah Royce
Josiah Royce was an American pragmatist and absolute idealist philosopher and the founder of American idealism. His philosophical ideas included his joining of pragmatism and idealism, his philosophy of loyalty, and his defense of absolutism.
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Josiah Royce FAQ
- How many books has Josiah Royce written?
- Josiah Royce published 1 novel, 14 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Josiah Royce's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Philosophy of Loyalty.
- What is Josiah Royce's last book?
- The Hope of the Great Community (1916).
- What is Josiah Royce's most famous book?
- The Philosophy of Loyalty (1908) is Josiah Royce's most widely read book.
- Can I read Josiah Royce's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Josiah Royce is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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