Michael Sandel books in order
American political philosopher
- Born
- 1953
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 10
Michael Sandel has published 1 novel, 5 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with Justice (2009). The best-known is Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? (2009). The latest is The Tyranny of Merit (2020).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Michael Sandel
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Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?
Michael Sandel's most-read book.
Newest
The Tyranny of Merit
Published 2020.
Standalone novels in order
Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? (2009)
Non-fiction in order
Liberalism and the Limits of Justice (1982)
Democracy's Discontent (1996)
Public Philosophy (2005)
What Money Can't Buy (2011)
The Tyranny of Merit (2020)
Other books in order
Liberalism and Its Critics (1984)
The Case Against Perfection (2007)
Justice (2009)
Justica - O Que E Fazer a Coisa Certa - Edicao Especial (2019)
About Michael Sandel
Michael Joseph Sandel is an American political philosopher. He is the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government at Harvard University, where his course Justice was the university's first course to be made freely available online and on television. It has been viewed by tens of millions of people around the world, including in China, where Sandel was named the 2011 "most influential foreign figure of the year".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Michael Sandel FAQ
- How many books has Michael Sandel written?
- Michael Sandel has published 1 novel, 5 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Michael Sandel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?.
- What is Michael Sandel's latest book?
- The Tyranny of Merit (2020).
- What is Michael Sandel's most famous book?
- Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? (2009) is Michael Sandel's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.