Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone or Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

So, which one of these is the true title of the first Harry Potter book?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone or Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Have you ever wondered why the first book in the Harry Potter series has two different titles? Well, it's a curious story that involves a bit of history and marketing strategy.
The original title of the book, as written by J.K. Rowling, is "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone." This title is based on an ancient concept in alchemy, which is the transformation of base metals into gold or silver, and the search for a mythical substance that could grant immortality and infinite wisdom. In Rowling's book, the Philosopher's Stone is a powerful magical object that can create the Elixir of Life and turn any metal into gold, which is why it's so coveted by the villainous character, Voldemort.
However, when the book was first published in the United States by Scholastic in 1998, the publishers decided to change the title to "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." This decision was based on the belief that the term "philosopher" might not appeal to American readers as much as "sorcerer," which has a more mystical and exotic connotation. In fact, according to Rowling, she was initially hesitant about the change, but she eventually agreed to it because she was excited about the prospect of her book being published in the US.
The change in title caused some confusion and criticism among fans and scholars, who argued that it diluted the original meaning and cultural context of the story. However, it didn't seem to affect the popularity or success of the book, which went on to become a worldwide phenomenon and a literary classic.
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Yeah Philosophers Stone sounds dumb sorry