# The Theory of Moral Sentiments — Character guide

> Key figures in The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith.

- [Alexander the Great](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/alexander_the_great.md): Macedonian conqueror cited as an example of ambition and moral judgment.
- [Zeno](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/zeno.md): Founder of Stoicism, discussed in the context of moral systems.
- [Epicurus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/epicurus.md): Greek philosopher whose system of virtue as prudence is examined.
- [Cicero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/cicero.md): Roman statesman and philosopher referenced on propriety and moral sentiments.
- [Dr. Mandeville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/mandeville.md): Author of licentious system that reduces virtue to self-love.
- [Plato](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/plato.md): Greek philosopher whose views on virtue and the soul are discussed.
- [Dr. Hutcheson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/hutcheson.md): Philosopher who made virtue consist in benevolence.
- [Aristotle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/aristotle.md): Greek philosopher cited on propriety and the nature of virtue.
- [Turenne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/turenne.md): French military commander used as an example of self-command.
- [Philip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/philip.md): Historical figure referenced in discussions of ambition and resentment.
- [Cato](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/cato.md): Roman Stoic senator cited as an example of virtue and self-command.
- [Boileau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/boileau.md): French poet and critic referenced in literary examples.
- [Caesar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/caesar.md): Roman dictator and historical figure used in moral examples.
- [Epictetus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/epictetus.md): Stoic philosopher whose teachings on self-command are discussed.
- [Mr. Hobbes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/hobbes.md): Philosopher who derived moral approbation from self-love.
- [Socrates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/socrates.md): Athenian philosopher cited on virtue and moral inquiry.
- [Louis XIV](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/louis_xiv.md): French king used as an example of the admiration of the great.
- [Racine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/racine.md): French playwright referenced in discussions of propriety.
- [Voltaire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/voltaire.md): French philosopher and writer cited on moral and literary topics.
- [Seneca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/seneca.md): Roman Stoic philosopher referenced on virtue and self-command.
- [Charles I](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/charles_i.md): English king used as a historical example in moral reasoning.
- [Mr. Pope](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/pope.md): English poet referenced in discussions of literary merit.
- [Hercules](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/hercules.md): Mythological hero used as an example of virtue and strength.
- [Cardinal de Retz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/cardinal_de_retz.md): French cardinal and political figure cited in moral examples.
- [Machiavel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/machiavel.md): Italian political philosopher referenced on self-interest and virtue.
- [King William](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/king_william.md): English king used as an example of popular admiration.
- [Parmenio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/parmenio.md): Macedonian general cited in examples of loyalty and judgment.
- [Calas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/calas.md): Victim of religious persecution used as an example of injustice.
- [Fontenelle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/fontenelle.md): French writer referenced on literary and philosophical topics.
- [Mr. Addison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/addison.md): English essayist and poet cited on moral sentiments.
- [Chrysippus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/chrysippus.md): Stoic philosopher referenced on the nature of virtue.
- [Scipio Nasica](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/scipio_nasica.md): Roman senator cited as an example of moral judgment.
- [Marcus Antoninus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/marcus_antoninus.md): Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher referenced on self-command.
- [Grotius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/grotius.md): Dutch jurist and philosopher cited on natural law and morality.
- [Eumenes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/eumenes.md): Macedonian general used as an example of loyalty and courage.
- [Mr. John Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/john_smith.md): Hypothetical individual used in examples of moral reasoning.

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