Peter Sloterdijk has published 3 novels, 12 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Critique of Cynical Reason (1983). The latest is Aesthetic Imperative (2017).
Updated September 2026
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Critique of Cynical Reason
Peter Sloterdijk's most-read book.
Newest
Aesthetic Imperative
Published 2017.
Standalone novels in order
Spheres (1998)
Rules for the Human Zoo (2000)
You Must Change Your Life (2009)
Non-fiction in order
Critique of Cynical Reason (1983)
Rage and Time (2006)
God's Zeal (2007)
Derrida An Egyptian On The Problem Of The Jewish Pyramid (2009)
Terror from the Air (2009)
The Art of Philosophy (2012)
In The World Interior Of Capital (2013)
Nietzsche Apostle (2013)
Stress and Freedom (2015)
Foams: Spheres Volume III (2016)
Not Saved (2016)
Aesthetic Imperative (2017)
Other books in order
Globes: Spheres Volume II (2014)
Making the Heavens Speak (2022)
If You Have Never Thought Gray (2025)
About Peter Sloterdijk
Peter Sloterdijk is a German philosopher and cultural theorist. He was a professor of philosophy and media theory at and Rector from 2001 to 2015 of the Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design. He co-hosted the German television show Das Philosophische Quartett from 2002 until 2012.
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Peter Sloterdijk FAQ
- How many books has Peter Sloterdijk written?
- Peter Sloterdijk has published 3 novels, 12 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Peter Sloterdijk's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Critique of Cynical Reason.
- What is Peter Sloterdijk's latest book?
- Aesthetic Imperative (2017).
- What is Peter Sloterdijk's most famous book?
- Critique of Cynical Reason (1983) is Peter Sloterdijk's most widely read book.
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