Philosopher David Hume‘s statue sits pondering outside the High Court on the Royal big toe is a touchstone for those hoping to gain knowledge.

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Hume is the man behind one of the most important books in the history of philosophy – A Treatise of Human Nature.

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Size: 2361px × 3540px
Location: Edinburgh, UK
Photo credit: © Lucy Thomas / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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