# David Hume — Table-Talk character guide

> David Hume in Table-Talk by William Hazlitt.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hume, Mr. Hume

**First appearance:** 0003-volume-i-on-genius-and-common-sense

## Who they are

Philosopher and historian, referenced in discussions of philosophy.

## In the story

### [On People with One Idea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/table_talk_se/chapters/volume-i-on-people-with-one-idea)

Referenced as a metaphysician whose work 'fell stillborn from the press,' drawing a parallel to Mr. Fearn's neglected ideas.

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