Mencius books in order
Chinese Confucian philosopher
- Lived
- 371 BC–288 BC
- Country
- Zhu
- Books
- 1
Mencius published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is Mencius.
Updated September 2026
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Mencius
Mencius's most-read book.
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Mencius (1963)
About Mencius
Mencius, born Meng Ke (孟軻), was a Chinese Confucian philosopher, often described as the Second Sage (亞聖) to reflect his traditional esteem relative to Confucius himself. He was part of Confucius's fourth generation of disciples, inheriting his ideology and developing it further. Living during the Warring States period, he is said to have spent much of his life travelling around the states offering counsel to different rulers. Conversations with these rulers form the basis of the Mencius, which would later be canonised as a Confucian classic.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mencius FAQ
- How many books has Mencius written?
- Mencius published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mencius's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mencius.
- What is Mencius's most famous book?
- Mencius is Mencius's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.