Julien Offray de La Mettrie books in order
French physician and philosopher
- Lived
- 1709–1751
- Country
- France
- Books
- 1
Julien Offray de La Mettrie published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Man a Machine (1748).
Updated September 2026
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Man a Machine
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Man a Machine (1748)
About Julien Offray de La Mettrie
Julien Offray de La Mettrie was a French physician and philosopher, and one of the earliest of the French materialists of the Enlightenment. He is best known for his 1747 work L'homme machine.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Julien Offray de La Mettrie FAQ
- How many books has Julien Offray de La Mettrie written?
- Julien Offray de La Mettrie published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Julien Offray de La Mettrie's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Man a Machine.
- What is Julien Offray de La Mettrie's last book?
- Man a Machine (1748).
- What is Julien Offray de La Mettrie's most famous book?
- Man a Machine (1748) is Julien Offray de La Mettrie's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.