# Quintus Curtius — An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding character guide

> Quintus Curtius in An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding by David Hume.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0007-viii-of-liberty-and-necessity

## Who they are

Roman historian cited for his account of Alexander's campaigns.

## 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 historian whose works have survived, illustrating the lasting appeal of accessible philosophy.

### [Of Liberty and Necessity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_enquiry_concerning_human_understanding_se/chapters/viii-of-liberty-and-necessity)

Cited as an example of a historian whose veracity is doubted when describing supernatural events.

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

Referenced in a historical note about Vespasian's miracle.

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