# Alexander — A Treatise of Human Nature character guide

> Alexander in A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Alexander the Great

**First appearance:** 0057-section-xi-of-the-love-of-fame

## Who they are

Historical figure referenced in philosophical examples about ambition and conquest.

## Relationships

### [David Hume](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/characters/david_hume)

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This duplicate pair reinforces Hume's use of Alexander as a recurring example, with no personal relationship.

### [David Hume](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/characters/david_hume)

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Hume uses Alexander the Great as a recurring historical illustration for his theories on human nature, ambition, and morality.

## In the story

### [Part II: Of Love and Hatred](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/chapters/part-ii-of-love-and-hatred)

Mentioned as an example of how the love of fame and glory can be a motive for great actions.

### [Section VIII: The Same Subject Continued](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/chapters/section-viii-the-same-subject-continued)

Cited as an example of a historical figure whose distance in time enhances our admiration.

### [Section X: Of the Objects of Allegiance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/chapters/section-x-of-the-objects-of-allegiance)

Not explicitly mentioned in this section, but his conquests are part of the historical context of usurpation and long possession.

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