Sorcerer stone v Philosopher Stone WAS: Hermione

[Carol]

Carol earlier:
> > I more or less agree with Magpie though I want to point out that the education children receive has little relation to their intelligence and a great deal to do with their culture. I'm willing to bet that most American third and fourth graders (in contrast to those in European countries) have not been exposed to the concept of the Philosopher's Stone, Anyway, the title doesn't insult anyone's intelligence, IMO. It merely reflects an accurate view of the educational level and interests of the average American third or fourth grader, again, IMO.
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> > Carol, not "fussed" by this 
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> > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
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> > The average child could look-up "philosopher's stone" and find out what it is, but they could look up "sorcerer's stone" and find out there's no such thing in mythology. For that reason as much as anything it was a bad call. I think the kid on the broom-stick FLYING on the cover kind of gives kids some idea. Trust me, they are seeingt he picture on the cover long before reading the title. 
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> Julie:
> Nevertheless, publishing is about selling books. And in the U.S. the word "philosopher" is most immediately associated with those such as Socrates, Plato, Descartes, etc. Meanwhile the word "sorcerer" immediately brings up visions of wizards, pointy hats, magic, and, yes, Mickey Mouse. Most especially so to children. The cover may feature a boy flying on a broom, but using that word "Sorcerer" in the title just adds to the attraction. 
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> Really, I can't see why Scholastic *wouldn't* make the change. <snip>
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> Julie, not fussed either
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Carol responds:

I'm not sure that it's clear from my post as quoted, but I agree with you. I just want to point out that the >>>>>>>>>> portion of this post is md's, not mine. (The attribution is confusing.) Also, as previously noted, md altered the signature line of my post without indicating that it was altered.)

Carol, just making sure that she doesn't sound like she's contradicting herself