Samuel von Pufendorf books in order
German philosopher
- Lived
- 1632–1694
- Country
- Electorate of Saxony
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Severin von Monzambano
Samuel von Pufendorf published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Of the Law of Nature and Nations (1672).
Updated September 2026
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Of the Law of Nature and Nations
Samuel von Pufendorf's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
De Officio Hominis Et Civis Juxta Legem Naturalem Libri Duo (1673)
The Whole Duty of Man According to the Law of Nature (1691)
The Compleat History of Sweden (1702)
Other books in order
Of the Law of Nature and Nations (1672)
About Samuel von Pufendorf
Samuel von Pufendorf was a German jurist, political philosopher, economist and historian. He was born Samuel Pufendorf and ennobled in 1694; he was made a baron by Charles XI of Sweden a few months before his death at age 62. Among his achievements are his commentaries and revisions of the natural law theories of Thomas Hobbes and Hugo Grotius.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Samuel von Pufendorf FAQ
- How many books has Samuel von Pufendorf written?
- Samuel von Pufendorf published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Samuel von Pufendorf's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Of the Law of Nature and Nations.
- What is Samuel von Pufendorf's last book?
- The Whole Duty of Man According to the Law of Nature (1691).
- What is Samuel von Pufendorf's most famous book?
- Of the Law of Nature and Nations (1672) is Samuel von Pufendorf's most widely read book.
- Does Samuel von Pufendorf write under a pen name?
- Yes: Samuel von Pufendorf has also published as Severin von Monzambano.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.