Saul Kripke books in order
American philosopher and logician
- Lived
- 1940–2022
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 3
Saul Kripke published 1 novel and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Naming and Necessity (1980).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Saul Kripke
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Naming and Necessity
Saul Kripke's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Wittgenstein on Rules and Private Language (1982)
Non-fiction in order
Naming and Necessity (1980)
Philosophical Troubles (2011)
About Saul Kripke
Saul Aaron Kripke was an American philosopher and logician. He was a distinguished professor of philosophy at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and a professor emeritus at Princeton University. From the 1960s until his death, he was a central figure in a number of fields related to mathematical and modal logic, philosophy of language and mathematics, metaphysics, epistemology, and recursion theory.
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Saul Kripke FAQ
- How many books has Saul Kripke written?
- Saul Kripke published 1 novel and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Saul Kripke's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Naming and Necessity.
- What is Saul Kripke's last book?
- Philosophical Troubles (2011).
- What is Saul Kripke's most famous book?
- Naming and Necessity (1980) is Saul Kripke's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.