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Doctor of Metaphysics (PhD, Ph.D., or DMETA; Latin: Metaphysica doctor or doctor Metaphysica) is an academic degree which is a branch of philosophy. It is also called a Metaphysical Science Doctorate. Many academic universities teach Metaphysics under the title of “Speculative Philosophy.”[1] However, the Doctor of Metaphysics degree is an Unaccredited degree and it is generally associated with Diploma mills.
Metaphysics[edit]
The study of Metaphysics is centered on spiritual (not necessarily religious) matters and positive thinking. The derivation of the word metaphysics comes from the greek: meta - over and beyond and physics.[1] The Department of Philosophy at the University of Georgia defines metaphysics as a branch of philosophy which is concerned with reality and potentiality, and mind and matter.[2]
Doctorate in Metaphysics[edit]
In the united States, the Doctor of Metaphysics degree is often part of religious institutions of learning, and is offered by these "so called" churches and colleges of Metaphysics.[3] In 1938 the United States Department of the Interior published a book and listed the "Doctor of Metaphysics" degree in a section written by Walton C. John, which was titled "Counterfeit Degrees".[4]
In 1960 The American Psychological Association published an article titled "Mail-order training in psychotherapy. American Psychologist". In the article they warned against unaccredited schools purporting to offer "training in a variety of psychological and metapsychological methods" and awarding a Doctor of Metaphysics degree.[5]
In the field of social work there are counselors who claim the title Doctor of Metaphysics. In 2019 the Journal of Social Work Education published an article entitled "Predatory Doctoral Programs: Warnings for Social Workers". In the article they warned that the majority of Doctorate programs in Metaphysics are little more than Diploma mills which require few prerequisites other than money.[6]
See also[edit]
- History of higher education in the United States
- List of fields of doctoral studies in the United States
- List of unaccredited institutions of higher education
References[edit]
- ^ a b "What Is Metaphysics?". Metaphysics. Metaphysics. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- ^ "Metaphysics". phil uga edu. University of Georgia. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- ^ Sofroniou, Andreas (2016). Metaphysics Facts and Fallacies. Andreas Sofroniou. p. 17. ISBN 978-1-326-80745-0. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- ^ School Life. Washington D.C.: United States Department of the InteriorGovernment Printing Office. 1938. p. 245. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- ^ Brophy, Alfred L.; Durfee, Richard A. (June 1960). "Mail-order training in psychotherapy". American Psychologist. 15 (6): 356–360. doi:10.1037/h0044462. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- ^ Thyer, Bruce A. (2 January 2019). "Predatory Doctoral Programs: Warnings for Social Workers". Journal of Social Work Education. 55 (1): 5–10. doi:10.1080/10437797.2018.1517624. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
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