This book explores the similarities and differences between David Hume's Treatise of Human Nature and Inquiry Concerning Human Understanding, two of the philosopher's major works. Elkin delves deep into the conceptual structures of Hume's philosophy, providing insight into the evolution of his thought and the underlying motivations behind his ideas.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.