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    "This is the original justification behind giving the most experienced practitioners in a field the title 'Doctor of Philosophy'" [citation needed]. Wikipedia's description (with citations) is that the modern PhD began in German universities, where the faculty of philosophy essentially covered everything that wasn't law, medicine or theology. Had it begun in, say, British universities, it would probably have been called Doctor of Arts (or even just Master of Arts).
    – David Richerby
    Commented Jul 15, 2019 at 18:23
  • I find it difficult when people invert methodology. Setting aside that you're citing Wikipedia, which is problematic in its own way... What's your point? Do you recognize that I could delete the line you're referring to without changing the nature or meaning of my post in the slightest? Is this a mere quibble, or do you think that you're saying something more significant? Evidence is only useful in the development of an argument. You haven't made an argument (aside from momentary speculation), or addressed the argument I made, so I don't know what to do with this.
    – Ted Wrigley
    Commented Jul 15, 2019 at 18:38
  • Your answer contains an unsupported claim which I don't think is true. If you feel that deleting that claim would make no significant difference to your answer, then I suggest that you do so.
    – David Richerby
    Commented Jul 15, 2019 at 18:41
  • I'll reflect on that. I actually do think the point is true; the question in my mind is whether it's interesting and pertinent enough to argue over.
    – Ted Wrigley
    Commented Jul 15, 2019 at 19:15
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    @TedWrigley So you claim something to be true, but you're not going to cite a source for it, even when challenged? That's usually what people do when a claim is false, which is why you're getting this response.
    – probably_someone
    Commented Jul 15, 2019 at 20:24