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> Is a Doctor of Philosophy a real doctor? ‘Doctor’ means someone who’s learned enough to teach. Many physicians calling themselves doctor don’t actually have
by chrisseaton 5y ago
> Is a Doctor of Philosophy a real doctor?
‘Doctor’ means someone who’s learned enough to teach. Many physicians calling themselves doctor don’t actually have any kind of doctorate at all and only get the title as a curtesy due to their own profession’s historical fears of lacking one.
- ratww 5y agoInterestingly, in Brazil practicing lawyers who passed the bar exam are also called "doctors" due to an Imperial decree from 1825, that was also a courtesy to them from the then Emperor.