Put the “Ph” Back in PhD

Re:Put the “Ph” Back in PhD by thaumasiotes on Tuesday November 24, 2015 @04:35PM (#10623732)

I was perfectly aware of this, and checked https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_philosophy . The link and quote I provided are much more directly relevant. Ph.D.s aren't just for natural science; they're for everything that isn't covered by a J.D. or an M.D. Funny coincidence, that, given the historical factoid "All fields other than theology, law, and medicine were traditionally known as philosophy".

Ph.D.s in literature, history, or classics have nothing to do with natural philosophy, and never did.

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Re:Put the “Ph” Back in PhD by Keyframe on Wednesday November 25, 2015 @08:55AM (#10627156)

Problem, probably, arises in dual definition of philosophy. Google says (define: philosophy):

(this is the classic meaning) 1. the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

2. a theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behaviour.

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