When it comes to slavery, 40 George Square should worry us more than DHT
In the weeks since taking action to rename David Hume Tower, the University of Edinburgh has become an international laughing stock. News articles and opinion pieces from around the world…
New name: who dis? DHT renamed to 40 George Square
Amid the maelstrom of political events that defined the summer, the resulting change from the George Floyd protests has been the most striking. Not a single event since the Civil…
Renaming DHT was a necessary antiracist step, but only the first of many
As the University of Edinburgh announced, on Monday 14th September, that David Hume Tower would be renamed 40 George Square (pending a new name), cries of outrage echoed high and…
Decision to rename David Hume Tower was ‘naive’, Sir Tom Devine tells The Student
Scotland’s pre-eminent historian, Professor Sir Tom Devine, last night criticised the University of Edinburgh’s removal of David Hume’s name from a campus building as a result of the philosopher’s comments…
Should the David Hume Tower be levelled?
Content warning: description of historic racist views David Hume. You may have heard of him. Apparently, he has a tower somewhere on campus — a couple lecture theatres too. Deservedly…
