philosopher's/sorcerer's stone

[Lahar]

I never really understood this, but what was the reason for changing "Philosopher" to "Sorcerer in the books/movies in the US?

[meteoraclown]

most of the changes from the British version to the American version is usually made because of the religion thing. i think it was cristians but i'm not to sure. that's main reason of the American canges. i think so don't take my word 100%.

[Village Dag]

With Brittin and the US, there English has got slight differences. That's probably the reason.

[Lahar]

I understand differents in spelling (colour/color, realise/realize) and in terminology (lift/elevator, exit/way out ) but philosophy does exist in the US, doesn't it? And "sorcerer" isn't any sort of equivalent to "philosopher".

I thought it was something about.. people in the US didn't want philosophy to be in a kid's book.. I probably got it wrong (and even so, WHY would they oppose it?), but that's why I was asking.

[Dr.Constantine]

I'm surprised they changed it to sorcerer in the first place. America edits so much crap in this country to hide us from "evil" media. I think that they may have changed it because they were targeting a fairly young audience and sorcerer probably sounds cooler to them.

[Village Dag]

When in fact it sounds lame.

[meteoraclown]

it's mostly either religion or older America tring to "hide" the youth from "evil" stuff. I wonder what they think is so bad about witch craft and soccery and stuff?

[WoodenCoyote]

The Philosopher's Stone is a legendary object that was sought by alchemists during the mddle ages because it was believed to have the power to turn base metals into gold.

As far as I know, they changed the name of the book it to make it sound better and to be more appealing to young readers.

[GundamGuy_UK]

If it's a religion thing, answer me this:

You can do Philosophy at a subject at Univercity. Why is there no problem with that?


No offense to anyone here, but I've read a few times it was to dumb it down a little because some people wouldn't know what a Philosopher was. Not my opinion, just what I read.

"it's mostly either religion or older America tring to "hide" the youth from "evil" stuff. I wonder what they think is so bad about witch craft and soccery and stuff?"

I can see it now:
"Hmm. Philosopher, eh? Someone who thinks and forms ideas about the world around us? Gotta go. Too offensive and evil. Now, what do we replace it with? Aha! Sorcerer! Nobody will be offended by a person who is anti-religious and performs magic! Sold!"

[Mystic Reaper]

Maybe the americans cant pronounce it and thats why they changed it:P

[Ellimist211]

it's mostly either religion or older America tring to "hide" the youth from "evil" stuff. I wonder what they think is so bad about witch craft and soccery and stuff?

Uh, witchcraft and sorcery are pretty serious sins in the Christian religion.

[xtremelyhcman]

Uh, witchcraft and sorcery are pretty serious sins in the Christian religion.

Elli! Your still alive...Geez I miss the Triwizard Tournaments...

And yes, and form of witchcraft/sorcery was frowned upon, hence the burnings of *supposed* witches in Salem.

[Ellimist211]

Yes, XT. I live still. I've decided to give up my boycot of Pojo simply because I missed my old friends. I'm glad to see they're not all dead. (Still dissapointed that Zaniak's not here, though).

And, for the record, while witchcraft is no longer punishable by death, it is still forbidden by the Christian faith. Which, (if I'm not mistaken), is the primary religion of the United States. Probably England, too, but I'm not sure.