Wilhelm Wundt books in order
German physician, physiologist, philosopher and professor
- Lived
- 1832–1920
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 8
Wilhelm Wundt published 5 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Lectures on Human and Animal Psychology (1894). The best-known is Principles of Physiological Psychology (1904).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Wilhelm Wundt
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Principles of Physiological Psychology
Wilhelm Wundt's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Lectures on Human and Animal Psychology (1894)
Outlines of Psychology (1897)
Einleitung in Die Philosophie (1901)
Elements of Folk Psychology (1916)
Other books in order
Ethics (1897)
Ethics: An Investigation of the Facts and Laws of the Moral Life (1901)
Principles of Physiological Psychology (1904)
About Wilhelm Wundt
Wilhelm Maximilian Wundt was a German physiologist, philosopher, professor, and one of the fathers of modern psychology. Wundt, who distinguished psychology as a science from philosophy and biology, was the first person to call himself a psychologist.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Wilhelm Wundt FAQ
- How many books has Wilhelm Wundt written?
- Wilhelm Wundt published 5 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Wilhelm Wundt's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Principles of Physiological Psychology.
- What is Wilhelm Wundt's last book?
- Elements of Folk Psychology (1916).
- What is Wilhelm Wundt's most famous book?
- Principles of Physiological Psychology (1904) is Wilhelm Wundt's most widely read book.
- Can I read Wilhelm Wundt's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Wilhelm Wundt 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.