Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Complexity and the Function of Mind in Nature
Buy on Amazon1998
Darwinian Populations and Natural Selection
Buy on Amazon2009
Philosophy of Biology
Buy on Amazon2013
Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness
Buy on Amazon2016
Metazoa: Animal Life and the Birth of the Mind
Buy on Amazon2020
Living on Earth
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Complexity and the Function of Mind in Nature (1998), 2. Darwinian Populations and Natural Selection (2009), 3. Philosophy of Biology (2013), 4. Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness (2016), 5. Metazoa: Animal Life and the Birth of the Mind (2020), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Peter Godfrey-Smith contains 6 books. The series began in 1998 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Peter Godfrey-Smith. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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