Harry potter and the sorcerers stone vs philosophers stone

Q: What is the difference between Harry Potter Philosopher Stone and Sorcerer Stone?

The use of Philosopher in the title doesnt stress magic as much as the revised version does. You could even say the use of Sorcerer reduces the original titles emphasis on education: Philosopher reminds us of the study and quest for (magical) knowledge, while Sorcerer reminds us of magic itself.

Q: Why is it called sorcerers stone instead of Philosophers Stone?

So, you might be thinking, why did they change it to Sorcerers Stone for us Americans? Warner Bros. It was changed by the American publisher, Scholastic, because it thought American children wouldnt want to read a book with philosopher in the title.

What is the difference between Harry Potter Philosopher Stone and Sorcerer Stone?

The use of Philosopher in the title doesn't stress magic as much as the revised version does. You could even say the use of Sorcerer reduces the original title's emphasis on education: Philosopher reminds us of the study and quest for (magical) knowledge, while Sorcerer reminds us of magic itself.

Why is it called sorcerers stone instead of Philosophers Stone?

"So," you might be thinking, "why did they change it to Sorcerer's Stone for us Americans?" Warner Bros. It was changed by the American publisher, Scholastic, because it thought American children wouldn't want to read a book with "philosopher" in the title.