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Flist! I really need your help. I am currently attempting to write a newspaper article about honorary degrees. In countries like the UK and the States it seems to be common knowledge that the possession of an honorary degree does not permit one to actually use the title "Dr." However, a number of Kenyan politicians and businessmen who have received
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Absolutely, without question, an achievement is devalued any time it's "given" to someone who hasn't earned it.
Do you think honorary degree holders should use a title to indicate the possession of said degree?
I think it's arrogant to use a title when referring to yourself, even if you actually *earned* that title. The only time I can think of that it would be appropriate would be when signing a legally binding document.
Should honorary degrees be abolished altogether?
If someone in charge of an institution wants to devalue the achievement of a degree by giving it to people who haven't earned it, that's their choice. And it's my choice to ignore it.
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