Thomas Nagel books in order
American philosopher
- Born
- 1937
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 12
Thomas Nagel has published 1 novel, 7 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with What Does It All Mean? (1987). The latest is Mind and Cosmos (2012).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Thomas Nagel
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What Does It All Mean?
Thomas Nagel's most-read book.
Newest
Mind and Cosmos
Published September 2012.
Standalone novels in order
The View From Nowhere (1986)
Non-fiction in order
The Possibility of Altruism (1970)
Philosophy, Morality, and International Affairs (1974)
Mortal Questions (1979)
What Does It All Mean? (1987)
Concealment and Exposure (2002)
Secular Philosophy and the Religious Temperament (2009)
Mind and Cosmos (Sep 2012)
Other books in order
Equality and Partiality (1991)
The Last Word (Philosophical Essays) (2001)
The Myth of Ownership (2002)
Her Şey Ne Anlama Geliyor? (2019)
About Thomas Nagel
Thomas Nagel is an American postanalytic philosopher. He is a professor of philosophy, a professor of law, and University Professor of Philosophy and Law Emeritus at New York University. From 2001 to 2003, he was the Fiorello LaGuardia Professor of Law at the New York University School of Law. His main areas of philosophical interest are political philosophy, ethics, and philosophy of mind.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Thomas Nagel FAQ
- How many books has Thomas Nagel written?
- Thomas Nagel has published 1 novel, 7 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas Nagel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with What Does It All Mean?.
- What is Thomas Nagel's latest book?
- Mind and Cosmos (2012).
- What is Thomas Nagel's most famous book?
- What Does It All Mean? (1987) is Thomas Nagel's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.