Richard Whately books in order
British rhetorician, logician, economist, and theologian
- Lived
- 1787–1863
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 11
Richard Whately published 3 non-fiction books and 8 other books, beginning with Elements of Logic (1826).
Updated September 2026
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Elements of Logic
Richard Whately's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Elements of Logic (1826)
Introductory Lectures on Political-economy (1831)
A General View of the Rise, Progress, and Corruptions of Christianity (1860)
Other books in order
Essays on Some of the Peculiarities of the Christian Religion (1825)
Elements of Rhetoric (1828)
The Kingdom of Christ (1841)
Easy Lessons on Reasoning (1845)
Essays (third Series) on the Errors of Romanism, Having Their Origin in Human Nature (1845)
A View Of The Scripture Revelations Respecting Good And Evil Angels (1856)
Introductory Lessons on Morals, and Christian Evidences (1857)
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About Richard Whately
Richard Whately was an English academic, rhetorician, logician, philosopher, economist, and theologian who also served as a reforming Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin. He was a leading Broad Churchman, a prolific and combative author over a wide range of topics, a flamboyant character, and one of the first reviewers to recognise the talents of Jane Austen.
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Richard Whately FAQ
- How many books has Richard Whately written?
- Richard Whately published 3 non-fiction books and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Whately's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Elements of Logic.
- What is Richard Whately's last book?
- A General View of the Rise, Progress, and Corruptions of Christianity (1860).
- What is Richard Whately's most famous book?
- Elements of Logic (1826) is Richard Whately's most widely read book.
- Can I read Richard Whately's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Richard Whately are 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.