# Mr. Philips — A Treatise of Human Nature character guide

> Mr. Philips in A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

Contemporary figure referenced in philosophical examples.

## In the story

### [Section V: Of Our Esteem for the Rich and Powerful](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/chapters/section-v-of-our-esteem-for-the-rich-and-powerful)

Mentioned as the author of a poem on cider, illustrating that agreeable objects influence the imagination.

### [Section V: Of the Effects of Custom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/chapters/section-v-of-the-effects-of-custom)

Referenced as 'a late eminent philosopher' whose observation about active and passive habits is cited.

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