Thank you, Seymour — While I never thought of it this way — I must agree with your point.

For decades, the Ph.D. was awarded as Doctor of Philosophy — only! An Award exclusive to the study of philosophical issues.

Somehow, the Department of Education took the liberty to expand this treasured and exclusive award to nearly every subject in the field of education. A bastardization of the original intent.

Suggesting, another way to accumulate accounts receivable, perhaps?

I’m just saying…