The Theory of Moral Sentiments · Character
Philip
Historical figure referenced in discussions of ambition and resentment.
minor
First appearance: II: Of the Origin of Ambition, and of the Distinction of Ranks
Philip's tie to Parmenio is one of the pressures that moves The Theory of Moral Sentiments—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Implied through the reference to the king of Macedon led in triumph by Paulus Aemilius.
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With Parmenio (professional): Parmenio served as a trusted general under King Philip II of Macedon. With Alexander the Great (family): Philip was Alexander's father and king, whose military achievements Alexander built…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Ambitious and Self-Love Figures
- Classical and Modern Moral Exemplars
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Parmenio
professional · positive
Parmenio served as a trusted general under King Philip II of Macedon. How this plays out →
- Alexander the Great
family · ambivalent
- Parmenio
professional · positive
Parmenio served as a trusted general under King Philip II of Macedon. How this plays out →
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Philip appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- II: Of the Origin of Ambition, and of the Distinction of Ranks
- Section I: Of the Character of the Individual, So Far as It Affects His Own Happiness; or of Prudence
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