# Julius Caesar — A Treatise of Human Nature character guide

> Julius Caesar in A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Caesar

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

## Who they are

Roman general referenced in examples about fame and historical reputation.

## Relationships

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

_professional_

Hume references Caesar's actions and character to explore themes of power, ambition, and historical causation.

## In the story

### [Section IV: Of the Component Parts of Our Reasonings Concerning Cause and Effect](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/chapters/section-iv-of-the-component-parts-of-our-reasonings-concerning-cause-and-effect)

Used as an example of historical belief based on testimony and impressions.

### [Section VII: Of the Nature of the Idea or Belief](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/chapters/section-vii-of-the-nature-of-the-idea-or-belief)

Mentioned as an example of a proposition (Caesar died in his bed) that can be conceived without belief.

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

Referenced as a figure whose greatness and power can influence the passions of love and hatred in others.

### [Section I: Of Liberty and Necessity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/chapters/section-i-of-liberty-and-necessity)

Mentioned as an example of historical facts inferred from moral evidence, such as the death of Caesar.

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

Used as an example of an ancient figure whose temporal distance increases our esteem.

### [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)

Referenced indirectly through the Roman context of succession and usurpation, as an example of political power.

### [Section IV: Of Natural Abilities](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/chapters/section-iv-of-natural-abilities)

Mentioned as an example of a virtuous character, contrasting with Cato.

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