# A Treatise of Human Nature — Character guide

> Key figures in A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume.

- [David Hume](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/characters/david_hume.md): The author and narrator, presenting his philosophical treatise on human nature.
- [Alexander](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/characters/alexander.md): Historical figure referenced in philosophical examples about ambition and conquest.
- [Themistocles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/characters/themistocles.md): Athenian general cited in examples about pride and esteem.
- [Spinoza](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/characters/spinoza.md): Philosopher whose system is discussed and critiqued in the treatise.
- [Julius Caesar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/characters/julius_caesar.md): Roman general referenced in examples about fame and historical reputation.
- [Cyrus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/characters/cyrus.md): Historical king mentioned in discussions of ambition and power.
- [Mr. Locke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/characters/mr_locke.md): Philosopher whose ideas are referenced and critiqued throughout the work.
- [Plato](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/characters/plato.md): Ancient philosopher mentioned in discussions of ideas and philosophy.
- [Germanicus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/characters/germanicus.md): Roman general referenced in examples about fame and reputation.
- [Cornelia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/characters/cornelia.md): Roman matron cited in examples about pride and family.
- [Mr. Philips](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/characters/mr_philips.md): Contemporary figure referenced in philosophical examples.

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