"The Fourth Heaven" is a reference to the Divine Comedy, by Dante Alighieri. In "Paradiso" (Cantos X-XIV), the Fourth Heaven is the sphere of the Theologians and Fathers of the Church. I would not presume to place myself on the same level as those greats, but I am interested in philosophy and theology; so the reference fits. I started this blog back in 2005 and it has basically served as a repository for my thoughts and musings on a wide variety of topics.
I am currently a graduate student in philosophy, doing research on theories of moral motivation and moral reasons. I'm also interested in topics in the philosophy of science--especially theories of explanation--and would like to become better acquainted with the writings of Kierkegaard, Husserl, and Heidegger. I am currently a member of the Free Methodist Church, have a broadly Evangelical Christian background, and am learning to better appreciate that tradition and heritage. I have a growing interest in historical and systematic theology (especially the doctrine of the Trinity and soteriology) and church history. I'm always thrilled when I get the chance to teach or preach. I like drawing, painting, and calligraphy. I really enjoy Victorian novels and I think "Middlemarch" is my favorite. I'm working on relearning how to be a really thoughtful and perceptive reader. I enjoy hiking and weight training, the "Marx Brothers", and "Pinky and the Brain".
I haven't quite got the hang of all the English idioms and various British-isms. This one, for example; I still don't know exactly what this is supposed to communicate to drivers. This particular sign can be found all over Walton Well Street (where I live) and I have yet to see any zebras there, let alone humped ones.
posted by Metaphysician_delta | 5:53 AM
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Zebra crossings are zones designated so that pedestrians can cross streets. The name derives from the black and white striped pattern that they are painted with. 'Humped' just means that it is a large speed bump-like protrusion from the road, meant to encourage drivers to slow down.
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