A Treatise of Human Nature · Character
Mr. Locke
Philosopher whose ideas are referenced and critiqued throughout the work.
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Also known as John Locke
First appearance: section i of the origin of our ideas
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Referenced as a predecessor in the discussion of ideas.
Mr. Locke first appears in 0006 section i of the origin of our ideas.
With David Hume (professional): Hume builds upon and critiques Locke's empiricist ideas, treating him as a foundational philosophical colleague and predecessor.
In Book I: Of the Understanding: Referenced as a predecessor in the discussion of ideas.
Later, in Part I: Of Ideas, Their Origin, Composition, Connection, Abstraction, etc.: Referenced in relation to the discussion of abstract ideas and the origin of ideas.
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- Book I: Of the Understanding
- Part I: Of Ideas, Their Origin, Composition, Connection, Abstraction, etc.
- Part III: Of Knowledge and Probability
- Part IV: Of the Sceptical and Other Systems of Philosophy
- Section VIII: The Same Subject Continued
- Endnotes
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See Mr. Locke in section i of the origin of our ideas