2007-02-27 00:53:43 · 4 answers · asked by homb 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
PhD is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase Philosophiæ Doctor or "doctor of philosophy" which makes it a doctoral degree. So, yes, this person is eligible to be called 'doctor' by others. Usually a PhD specializes on research while other types of doctorates apply to more administrative or subject-based work.
2007-02-27 01:12:29 · answer #1 · answered by ellemarie888 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a doctorate.
Many don't call themselves doctors, but I'd say most do. Don't make a big deal about it. It's when PhD people act all high and mighty and act all insulted if someone doesn't call them doctor that the backlash begins.
Personally, I like to reserve the title of "doctor" to MDs. That's cuz I know plenty of people with all sorts of doctorates. I hold one myself. My profession doesn't call ourselves "doctor." I also think certain fields have it harder to get that PhD, so it really bothers me personally when someone makes a big stink about being called "doctor" when it turns out they have a PhD in something... I dunno... I just call it "cheap".
2007-02-27 10:17:23 · answer #2 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes -- but most of us don't really use the title. People sometimes say that PhDs aren't "real doctors" -- but it is actually a higher degree than MD.
I've always felt a little funny being called Doctor -- though I have to admit that I liked having my undergraduates call me Professor.
The real benefit is that at graduations, we get to wear cool felt tam hats with our academic regalia, while all those with "lesser degrees" have to wear those ugly motarboards.
2007-02-27 02:15:53 · answer #3 · answered by Ranto 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-02-27 01:00:50 · answer #4 · answered by AthenaGenesis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋