A Treatise of Human Nature · Character
Alexander
Historical figure referenced in philosophical examples about ambition and conquest.
minor
Also known as Alexander the Great
First appearance: section xi of the love of fame
Alexander's tie to David Hume is one of the pressures that moves A Treatise of Human Nature—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as an example of how the love of fame and glory can be a motive for great actions.
Alexander first appears in 0057 section xi of the love of fame.
With David Hume (professional): This duplicate pair reinforces Hume's use of Alexander as a recurring example, with no personal relationship. With David Hume (professional): Hume uses Alexander the Great as a recurring historical illustration for his theories on human nature, ambition, and morality.
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- Closing
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professional · ambivalent
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- Part II: Of Love and Hatred
- Section VIII: The Same Subject Continued
- Section X: Of the Objects of Allegiance
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See Alexander in section xi of the love of fame