Single Idea 2210

[catalogued under 15. Nature of Minds / C. Capacities of Minds / 7. Seeing Resemblance]

Full Idea

Upon the appearance of the picture of an absent friend, our idea of him is evidently enlivened by the resemblance.

Gist of Idea

A picture of a friend strengthens our idea of him, by resemblance

Source

David Hume (Enquiry Conc Human Understanding [1748], V.II.41)

Book Reference

Hume,David: 'Enquiries Conc. Human Understanding, Morals', ed/tr. Selby-Bigge/Nidditch [OUP 1975], p.51