Portrait of Justus Lipsius

Justus Lipsius books in order

Flemish philologist, philosopher and legal scholar

Lived
1547–1606
Country
Spanish Netherlands
Books
1

Justus Lipsius published 1 novel, beginning with De Constantia (1584).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Justus Lipsius

Justus Lipsius books in order of publication

  1. De Constantia (1584)

About Justus Lipsius

Justus Lipsius was a Brabantian Catholic philologist, philosopher, and humanist. Lipsius wrote a series of works designed to revive ancient Stoicism in a form that would be compatible with Christianity. The most famous of these is De Constantia. His form of Stoicism influenced a number of contemporary thinkers, creating the intellectual movement of Neostoicism. He taught at the universities in Jena, Leiden, and Leuven.

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Justus Lipsius FAQ

How many books has Justus Lipsius written?
Justus Lipsius published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Justus Lipsius's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with De Constantia.
What is Justus Lipsius's last book?
De Constantia (1584).
What is Justus Lipsius's most famous book?
De Constantia (1584) is Justus Lipsius's most widely read book.

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