Victor Cousin published 6 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with Elements of Psychology (1834).
Updated September 2026
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Elements of Psychology
Victor Cousin's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Elements of Psychology (1834)
Report on the State of Public Instruction in Prussia (1834)
Secret History of the French Under Richelieu and Mazarin (1859)
Course of the History of Modern Philosophy (1862)
Madame De Longueville Pendant La Fronde (1872)
Other books in order
The Philosophy of Kant (1854)
Études Sur Pascal (1857)
Secret History of the French Court Under Richelieu and Mazarin (1871)
About Victor Cousin
Victor Cousin was a French philosopher. He was the founder of "eclecticism", a briefly influential school of French philosophy that combined elements of German idealism and Scottish Common Sense Realism. As the administrator of public instruction for over a decade, Cousin also had an important influence on French educational policy.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Victor Cousin FAQ
- How many books has Victor Cousin written?
- Victor Cousin published 6 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Victor Cousin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Elements of Psychology.
- What is Victor Cousin's last book?
- Course of the History of Modern Philosophy (1862).
- What is Victor Cousin's most famous book?
- Elements of Psychology (1834) is Victor Cousin's most widely read book.
- Can I read Victor Cousin's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Victor Cousin are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.