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David Hume update — “model this”

Culture
United Kingdom
Started January 31, 2026

The tomb of the philosopher David Hume and two other memorials at a historic cemetery in Edinburgh have been vandalised with “disturbing occult-style paraphernalia”. A tour guide made the discovery at the Old Calton burial ground. It included a drawing of a naked woman pointing a bloodied knife at a baby with a noose around its neck, […] The post David Hume update — “model this” appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsWell, if they are going to start an an “anti meta physical . by Matt...

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Memorials should be protected as they represent our cultural and philosophical history, and vandalism undermines this legacy.

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While the vandalism is shocking, it raises questions about the boundaries between art, expression, and historical reverence.

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Vandalism of Hume's tomb reflects a disturbing trend of disrespect towards philosophical heritage that should be condemned.

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The act of vandalism might prompt important discussions about the role of public memorials in contemporary society.

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The act of vandalism may be misunderstood; it could represent a form of artistic expression rather than mere disrespect.

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