Thomas Reid published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with An Inquiry into the Human Mind on the Principles of Common Sense (1764). The best-known is Essays on the Intellectual Powers of Man (1785).
Updated September 2026
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Essays on the Intellectual Powers of Man
Thomas Reid's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
An Inquiry into the Human Mind on the Principles of Common Sense (1764)
Essays on the Intellectual Powers of Man (1785)
Essays on the Powers of the Human Mind; to Which Are Prefixed, an Essay on Quantity, and an Analysis of Aristotle's Logic (1812)
Other books in order
Essays on the Intellectual and Active Powers of Man (1793)
About Thomas Reid
Thomas Reid was a religiously trained Scottish philosopher best known for his philosophical method, his theory of perception, and its wide implications on epistemology, and as the developer and defender of an agent-causal theory of free will. He also focused extensively on ethics, theory of action, language and philosophy of mind.
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Thomas Reid FAQ
- How many books has Thomas Reid written?
- Thomas Reid published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas Reid's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Essays on the Intellectual Powers of Man.
- What is Thomas Reid's last book?
- Essays on the Intellectual Powers of Man (1785).
- What is Thomas Reid's most famous book?
- Essays on the Intellectual Powers of Man (1785) is Thomas Reid's most widely read book.
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