Portrait of Lucien Lévy-Bruhl

Lucien Lévy-Bruhl books in order

French philosopher

Lived
1857–1939
Country
France
Books
7

Lucien Lévy-Bruhl published 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with History of Modern Philosophy in France (1899). The best-known is Primitive Mentality (1923).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Lucien Lévy-Bruhl

Non-fiction in order

  1. History of Modern Philosophy in France (1899)

    500 pages

  2. Primitive Mentality (1923)

    458 pages

  3. The " Soul" of the Primitive (1928)

    351 pages

  4. Primitives and the Supernatural (1935)

    405 pages

  5. How Natives Think (1966)

    355 pages

  6. The Notebooks on Primitive Mentality (1975)

    204 pages

Other books in order

About Lucien Lévy-Bruhl

Lucien Lévy-Bruhl was a French scholar trained in philosophy who furthered anthropology with his contributions to the budding fields of sociology and ethnology. His primary field interest was ways of thinking.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Lucien Lévy-Bruhl FAQ

How many books has Lucien Lévy-Bruhl written?
Lucien Lévy-Bruhl published 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Lucien Lévy-Bruhl's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Primitive Mentality.
What is Lucien Lévy-Bruhl's last book?
Primitives and the Supernatural (1935).
What is Lucien Lévy-Bruhl's most famous book?
Primitive Mentality (1923) is Lucien Lévy-Bruhl's most widely read book.
Can I read Lucien Lévy-Bruhl's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Lucien Lévy-Bruhl is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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