Otto Weininger books in order
Austrian philosopher and writer
- Lived
- 1880–1903
- Country
- Cisleithania
- Books
- 2
Otto Weininger published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Sex and Character (1903).
Updated September 2026
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Sex and Character
Otto Weininger's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Sex and Character (1903)
Non-fiction in order
Sex [and] Character (1986)
About Otto Weininger
Otto Weininger was an Austrian philosopher who in 1903 published the book Geschlecht und Charakter, which gained popularity after his suicide at the age of 23. Weininger had a strong influence on Ludwig Wittgenstein, August Strindberg, and, via his lesser-known work Über die letzten Dinge, on James Joyce.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Otto Weininger FAQ
- How many books has Otto Weininger written?
- Otto Weininger published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Otto Weininger's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sex and Character.
- What is Otto Weininger's last book?
- Sex and Character (1903).
- What is Otto Weininger's most famous book?
- Sex and Character (1903) is Otto Weininger's most widely read book.
- Can I read Otto Weininger's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Otto Weininger 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.