An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding by David Hume.
Narrator
major
Also known as myself, our, ourselves
The philosophical voice guiding the enquiry, often using first-person plural.
Epicurus
minor
Ancient Greek philosopher referenced for his views on pleasure and the gods.
Queen Elizabeth
minor
English queen cited in a historical example about political authority.
John Locke
minor
Also known as Mr. Locke
Philosopher whose ideas on identity and causation are discussed.
Alexander the Great
minor
Macedonian conqueror used as an example in arguments about ambition.
Quintus Curtius
minor
Roman historian cited for his account of Alexander's campaigns.
Mademoiselle Thibaut
minor
French woman mentioned in a thought experiment about personal identity.
Pierre Bayle
minor
French philosopher and critic referenced in discussions of skepticism.
Adam
minor
Biblical first man used as an example in reasoning about experience.