# John Locke — An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding character guide

> John Locke in An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding by David Hume.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Locke

**First appearance:** 0001-ii-of-the-origin-of-ideas

## Who they are

Philosopher whose ideas on identity and causation are discussed.

## 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)

Mentioned as a philosopher whose fame may be forgotten while Addison is still read, illustrating the transient reputation of abstract reasoners.

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

Referenced for his division of arguments into demonstrative and probable, and for his chapter on power.

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