# Plato — A Treatise of Human Nature character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0012-section-vii-of-abstract-ideas

## Who they are

Ancient philosopher mentioned in discussions of ideas and philosophy.

## Relationships

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

_rivalry_

Another instance of Hume's critical dialogue with Plato's philosophy, emphasizing their intellectual opposition.

### [Germanicus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/characters/germanicus)

_social_

Germanicus and Plato appear together only in passing historical or philosophical comparisons, with no direct interaction.

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

_rivalry_

Another instance of Hume's critical dialogue with Plato's philosophy, emphasizing their intellectual opposition.

## In the story

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

Mentioned in the context of ancient philosophers and the veneration of antiquity.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced in a Latin quotation from Cicero about the power of places to evoke memories of notable men.

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