# Themistocles — A Treatise of Human Nature character guide

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

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

Athenian general cited in examples about pride and esteem.

## In the story

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

Cited as an example of a person whose virtues and abilities could be a source of pride or humility in others.

### [Section VI: Of the Influence of the Imagination on the Passions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_treatise_of_human_nature_se/chapters/section-vi-of-the-influence-of-the-imagination-on-the-passions)

Historical figure whose secret plan for Athenian advantage is used as an example to illustrate the influence of general vs. particular ideas on passions.

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