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Rudolf Christoph Eucken books in order

(1846-1926) German philosopher

Lived
1846–1926
Country
Germany
Books
11

Rudolf Christoph Eucken published 9 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Christianity and the New Idealism (1909). The best-known is The Meaning and Value of Life (1909).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Rudolf Christoph Eucken

Non-fiction in order

  1. Christianity and the New Idealism (1909)

    163 pages

  2. The Life of the Spirit (1909)

    406 pages

  3. The Meaning and Value of Life (1909)

    155 pages

  4. The Problem of Human Life (1909)

    595 pages

  5. The Problem of Human Life as Viewed by the Great Thinkers from Plato to the Present Time (1909)

    582 pages

  6. The Truth of Religion (1911)

    611 pages

  7. Main Currents of Modern Thought (1912)

    488 pages

  8. Can We Still Be Christians? (1914)

    218 pages

Other books in order

  1. Knowledge and Life (1913)

    307 pages

About Rudolf Christoph Eucken

Rudolf Christoph Eucken was a German philosopher. He received the 1908 Nobel Prize in Literature "in recognition of his earnest search for truth, his penetrating power of thought, his wide range of vision, and the warmth and strength in presentation with which in his numerous works he has vindicated and developed an idealistic philosophy of life", after he had been nominated by a member of the Swedish Academy.

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Rudolf Christoph Eucken FAQ

How many books has Rudolf Christoph Eucken written?
Rudolf Christoph Eucken published 9 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Rudolf Christoph Eucken's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Meaning and Value of Life.
What is Rudolf Christoph Eucken's last book?
Can We Still Be Christians? (1914).
What is Rudolf Christoph Eucken's most famous book?
The Meaning and Value of Life (1909) is Rudolf Christoph Eucken's most widely read book.
Can I read Rudolf Christoph Eucken's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by Rudolf Christoph Eucken 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.