What Are the Latin Origins of Ph.D. and B.S. Titles?

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Start date Aug 30, 2004
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The titles Ph.D. and B.S. have Latin origins, with Ph.D. standing for "Philosophiæ Doctor," meaning "Doctor of Philosophy," and B.S. representing "Baccalaureus Scientiæ," or "Bachelor of Science." These academic titles trace back to medieval European universities, reflecting the educational traditions established during that period. The Ph.D. signifies advanced research and scholarship, while the B.S. indicates foundational knowledge in scientific disciplines. The discussion highlights the historical context of these titles, linking them to the evolution of higher education. Understanding these origins provides insight into the academic hierarchy and the value placed on different levels of education.

Aug 30, 2004

Clausius2

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Your educational system involves the Ph.D and B.S titles. But I have never known which is the historical origins of this words (Doctor of Philosophy, Bachelor of..etc). They look like stated by the former british imperium.

Anyone knows about it?

Thanks in advance.

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Aug 30, 2004

cronxeh

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachelor's_degree

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctorate

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