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I have a PhD (in mathematics) and am conflicted about the "Dr." title. I think it ought to be reserved for medical doctors, as there is a social good associated
by thebooktocome 11y ago
I have a PhD (in mathematics) and am conflicted about the "Dr." title. I think it ought to be reserved for medical doctors, as there is a social good associated with knowing there is a medical doctor in the general vicinity.
For non-MDs, it feels like insisting on the title is petty.
- peterfirefly 11y agoI think medics should not be called doctors ("teachers") precisely because they don't have that degree.
- cafard 11y agoAt some point custom has to take over. Or shall we abolish the military rank of "lieutenant" because the officers of that rank are not ordinarily holding a place for someone?
- chrisseaton 11y agoWhy should we accept medics stealing the meaning of a title that was created for academics? The real question is why are medics without any form of doctoral degree calling themselves 'dr'?
- thebooktocome 11y agoWhy should we accept that academics "stole" the meaning of a title that was created for theologians? http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=doctor http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=doctor It's a matter of custom. Customs can be changed. If I'm injured and cry out, "someone fetch a doctor!" I sincerely hope a "medic" answers the call.