# Pierre Bayle — An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding character guide

> Pierre Bayle in An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding by David Hume.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-iv-sceptical-doubts-concerning-the-operations-of-the-understanding

## Who they are

French philosopher and critic referenced in discussions of skepticism.

## In the story

### [Of the Different Species of Philosophy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_enquiry_concerning_human_understanding_se/chapters/i-of-the-different-species-of-philosophy)

Referenced as a philosopher whose fame is limited, contrasting with the enduring popularity of easy philosophy.

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

Mentioned as a modern philosopher whose writings, like Berkeley's, form lessons of skepticism.

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