A new edition of the most definitive collection of Albert Einstein's popular writings, gathered under the supervision of Einstein himself. The selections range from his earliest days as a theoretical physicist to his death in 1955; from such subjects as relativity, nuclear war or peace, and religion and science, to human rights, economics, and government.
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This collection of his articles, speeches and correspondences spans philosophy, politics, friendship, education, religion and science... Do not be daunted by the author or the title. This is a readable book that illuminates the man rather than the lauded genius. --Astronomy Now
Einstein's physics transformed how we understand the world, and his pacifism inspired generations. --New Scientist
Einstein's humanistic and political writings, which reveal his broad range of non-scientific interests. The best examples of these essays, as well as some eloquent eulogies, can be found in his book Ideas and Opinions. --The Guardian --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Einstein's physics transformed how we understand the world, and his pacifism inspired generations. --New Scientist
Einstein's humanistic and political writings, which reveal his broad range of non-scientific interests. The best examples of these essays, as well as some eloquent eulogies, can be found in his book Ideas and Opinions. --The Guardian --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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Born in Germany in 1879, Einstein came to public attention in 1905 with his first scientific papers. Within a few years he was teaching at the University of Zurich and between 1913 and 1933 he worked on his theory of relativity, winning the Nobel Prize in 1921. He left Germany in 1933 for the United States and taught at Princeton University until his death in 1955.
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As late as the seventeenth century the savants and artists of all Europe were so closely united by the bond of a common ideal that cooperation between them was scarcely affected by political events. Read the first page
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Eli Gothill
Format:Hardcover
Albert Einstein's 'Ideas & Opinions' is a collection of insightful, creative and rich essays which reflect upon a variety of issues. Einstein's unparalleled genius for the Sciences is reflected upon every page of this book. He covers many subjects which are of growing importance to this day, such as pacifism, the role of the USA in the world, sociology, scientific and religious coexistence and so on, forthrightly, with convincing clarity.
I have found this book to be an excellent way of understanding the world's entropy through the eyes of one of the greatest thinkers we shall ever know. One can only speculate at what the world would be like should he still be alive today. Read this book, if only to keep this man's brilliant ideas alive.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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This book has two parts that I am not sure go togather. In the first part (p. 1-216) the authir presents his views on politics, religion, humanity and other such topics. It was the interest in these topics that prompted me to read the book. In the second part (p. 217-377) Prof. Einstein discusses his analytical work. I must admit that not beeing a Physicist, at times I was not able to follow. For that reason I cannot comment on that part of the book. Overall, I would recommand reading this book if only for its first part.
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By Eli Gothill
Format:Hardcover
Albert Einstein's 'Ideas & Opinions' is a collection of insightful, creative and rich essays which reflect upon a variety of issues. Einstein's unparalleled genius for the Sciences is reflected upon every page of this book. He covers many subjects which are of growing importance to this day, such as pacifism, the role of the USA in the world, sociology, scientific and religious coexistence and so on, forthrightly, with convincing clarity.
I have found this book to be an excellent way of understanding the state of the planet through the eyes of one of the greatest thinkers we shall ever know. One can only speculate at what the world would be like should he still be alive today. Read this book, if only to keep his brilliant ideas alive.
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