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RE: Guess in same way you should only be "Duke of Wymbourne"

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In Reply to: RE: Guess in same way you should only be "Duke of Wymbourne" posted by Edp on April 29, 2025 at 08:17:23

Agreed he earned it, though he only gets to use it once. You are either Dr. West or Roger West, Ph.D. Coincidentally, this topic came up in a recent repeat of 'Car Talk' and I agree with Tom & Ray that 'Dr' should be reserved for the medical profession. I've worked with many technical Ph.Ds over the years, probably more than I realize, as none ever went by 'Dr' though a few had Ph.D on their business cards, but not many. Even if Roger West was a medical doctor with a doctorate in philosophy that double appleation is not correct though Roger West, MD, Ph.D might apply.
As to my moniker, astute readers probably know I am not really noble (though I like to think so in mind and deed). And we never talk about the 12th Duke of Wymbourne.

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