William Whewell books in order
English philosopher and historian of science
- Lived
- 1794–1866
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 9
William Whewell published 7 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology (1833).
Updated September 2026
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Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology
William Whewell's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
On the Principles of English University Education (1837)
The Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences (1840)
The Elements of Morality, Including Polity (1845)
History of the Inductive Sciences (1857)
History of Scientific Ideas (1858)
On the Philosophy of Discovery (1860)
Other books in order
The Doctrine of Limits, with Its Applications (1838)
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About William Whewell
William Whewell was an English polymath. He was Master of Trinity College, Cambridge. In his time as a student there, he achieved distinction in both poetry and mathematics.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William Whewell FAQ
- How many books has William Whewell written?
- William Whewell published 7 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Whewell's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology.
- What is William Whewell's last book?
- On the Philosophy of Discovery (1860).
- What is William Whewell's most famous book?
- Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology (1833) is William Whewell's most widely read book.
- Can I read William Whewell's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by William Whewell 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.