Norberto Bobbio published 4 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with Dictionary of Politics Diccionario De Politica 2 Vols (1983). The best-known is The Future of Democracy (1987).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Norberto Bobbio
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The Future of Democracy
Norberto Bobbio's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Democracy and Dictatorship (1989)
Thomas Hobbes and the Natural Law Tradition (1993)
Left and Right (1994)
In Praise of Meekness (2000)
Other books in order
Dictionary of Politics Diccionario De Politica 2 Vols (1983)
The Future of Democracy (1987)
Liberalism and Democracy (1990)
The Age of Rights (1996)
About Norberto Bobbio
Norberto Bobbio was an Italian philosopher of law and political sciences and a historian of political thought. He also wrote regularly for the Turin-based daily La Stampa.
Bobbio was a social liberal in the tradition of Piero Gobetti, Carlo Rosselli, Guido Calogero, and Aldo Capitini. He was also strongly influenced by Hans Kelsen and Vilfredo Pareto. He was considered one of the greatest Italian intellectuals of the 20th century.
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Norberto Bobbio FAQ
- How many books has Norberto Bobbio written?
- Norberto Bobbio published 4 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Norberto Bobbio's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Future of Democracy.
- What is Norberto Bobbio's last book?
- In Praise of Meekness (2000).
- What is Norberto Bobbio's most famous book?
- The Future of Democracy (1987) is Norberto Bobbio's most widely read book.
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