>Obviously that hinges on the definition of "first-rank" When figuring out the definition for a term used, the best source is the context it is used. In this c

>Obviously that hinges on the definition of "first-rank" When figuring out the definition for a term used, the best source is the context it is used. In this case, Hypatia is the benchmark given for what qualifies as "first rank." You can then argue the author is misusing that term, but that's a different argument that the article doesn't make.