A Treatise of Human Nature · Character
Germanicus
Roman general referenced in examples about fame and reputation.
minor
First appearance: section xi of the love of fame
Germanicus'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 in a hypothetical succession dispute with Drusus, illustrating the perplexity of determining rightful heirs.
Germanicus first appears in 0057 section xi of the love of fame.
With David Hume (professional): A final mention of Germanicus, again as a historical reference in Hume's arguments, not a personal connection. With Plato (social): Germanicus and Plato appear together only in passing historical or philosophical comparisons, with no direct interaction. With David Hume (professional): A final mention of Germanicus, again as a historical reference in Hume's arguments, not a personal connection.
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- Plato
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professional · ambivalent
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