Karen Horney books in order
American-German psychoanalyst
- Lived
- 1885–1952
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 10
Karen Horney published 2 novels, 5 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with The Neurotic Personality of Our Time (1937).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Karen Horney
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The Neurotic Personality of Our Time
Karen Horney's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
New Ways in Psychoanalysis (1939)
Are You Considering Psychoanalysis? (1946)
Non-fiction in order
Our Inner Conflicts (1945)
Neurosis and Human Growth (1950)
Feminine Psychology (1967)
The Adolescent Diaries of Karen Horney (1980)
The Unknown Karen Horney (2000)
Other books in order
The Neurotic Personality of Our Time (1937)
Self-analysis (1942)
Final Lectures (1987)
About Karen Horney
Karen Horney was a German psychoanalyst who practiced in the United States during her later career. Her theories questioned some traditional Freudian views, specifically in theories of sexuality and of the instinct orientation of psychoanalysis. Horney is also credited with founding feminist psychology in response to Freud's theory of penis envy. She disagreed with Freud about inherent differences in the psychology of men and women, and like Alfred Adler, she traced such differences to society and culture rather than biology.
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Karen Horney FAQ
- How many books has Karen Horney written?
- Karen Horney published 2 novels, 5 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Karen Horney's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Neurotic Personality of Our Time.
- What is Karen Horney's last book?
- Neurosis and Human Growth (1950).
- What is Karen Horney's most famous book?
- The Neurotic Personality of Our Time (1937) is Karen Horney's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.