# Philip — The Theory of Moral Sentiments character guide

> Philip in The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0018-ii-of-the-origin-of-ambition-and-of-the-distinction-of-ranks

## Who they are

Historical figure referenced in discussions of ambition and resentment.

## Relationships

### [Parmenio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/parmenio)

_professional_

Parmenio served as a trusted general under King Philip II of Macedon.

### [Alexander the Great](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/alexander_the_great)

_family_

Philip was Alexander's father and king, whose military achievements Alexander built upon.

### [Parmenio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/characters/parmenio)

_professional_

Parmenio served as a trusted general under King Philip II of Macedon.

## In the story

### [II: Of the Origin of Ambition, and of the Distinction of Ranks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/chapters/ii-of-the-origin-of-ambition-and-of-the-distinction-of-ranks)

Implied through the reference to the king of Macedon led in triumph by Paulus Aemilius.

### [Section I: Of the Character of the Individual, So Far as It Affects His Own Happiness; or of Prudence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_theory_of_moral_sentiments_se/chapters/section-i-of-the-character-of-the-individual-so-far-as-it-affects-his-own-happiness-or-of-prudence)

Mentioned with Alexander the Great as an example of those who disregarded social decorums.

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