Tom Regan books in order
American philosopher
- Lived
- 1938–2017
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 10
Tom Regan published 5 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with The Case for Animal Rights (1983).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Tom Regan
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The Case for Animal Rights
Tom Regan's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Case for Animal Rights (1983)
Animal Sacrifices (1986)
Animals and Christianity (1988)
Animal Rights and Human Obligations (1989)
Defending Animal Rights (2001)
Other books in order
Matters of Life and Death (1986)
The Thee Generation (1991)
The Animal Rights Debate (2001)
Animal Rights, Human Wrongs (2003)
Empty Cages (2003)
About Tom Regan
Tom Regan was an American philosopher who specialized in animal rights theory. He was professor emeritus of philosophy at North Carolina State University, where he had taught from 1967 until his retirement in 2001.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Tom Regan FAQ
- How many books has Tom Regan written?
- Tom Regan published 5 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Tom Regan's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Case for Animal Rights.
- What is Tom Regan's last book?
- Defending Animal Rights (2001).
- What is Tom Regan's most famous book?
- The Case for Animal Rights (1983) is Tom Regan's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.