Einstein on cosmic religion : and other opinions and aphorisms
by Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955
Publication date 2009
Publisher Mineola, N.Y. : Dover Publications
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Einstein's essays explore science as the basis for a "cosmic" religion, embraced by all who share a sense of wonder in the universe. Additional topics include pacifism, disarmament, and Zionism. Science and religion are compatible, declares the famous physicist. In these essays, Einstein views science as the basis for a "cosmic" religion, embraced by scientists, theologians, and all who share a sense of wonder in the rationality and beauty of the universe. In the course of his career, Einstein wrote more than 300 scientific and 150 nonscientific publications. These essays date from the 1930s and 40s. In direct, everyday language the author develops a coherent view that transcends both the antiquated religion of fear and the modern religion of ethics. His concept of cosmic religion combines science and religion, with science forming the basis for a more enlightened religion. In these essays and aphorisms, Einstein also reflects on pacifism, disarmament, and Zionism. In addition to a brief biography of the author, this volume includes a warm appreciation by George Bernard Shaw. AUTHOR: In addition to conducting the research that culminated in his acclaimed theories of relativity, Albert Einstein (1879-1955) taught and lectured at universities around the world. Einstein received numerous awards and honorary doctorate degrees in science, medicine, and philosophy, and he remains a towering symbol of intellectual and imaginative achievement.
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Einstein's essays explore science as the basis for a "cosmic" religion, embraced by all who share a sense of wonder in the universe. Additional topics include pacifism, disarmament, and Zionism. Science and religion are compatible, declares the famous physicist. In these essays, Einstein views science as the basis for a "cosmic" religion, embraced by scientists, theologians, and all who share a sense of wonder in the rationality and beauty of the universe. In the course of his career, Einstein wrote more than 300 scientific and 150 nonscientific publications. These essays date from the 1930s and 40s. In direct, everyday language the author develops a coherent view that transcends both the antiquated religion of fear and the modern religion of ethics. His concept of cosmic religion combines science and religion, with science forming the basis for a more enlightened religion. In these essays and aphorisms, Einstein also reflects on pacifism, disarmament, and Zionism. In addition to a brief biography of the author, this volume includes a warm appreciation by George Bernard Shaw. AUTHOR: In addition to conducting the research that culminated in his acclaimed theories of relativity, Albert Einstein (1879-1955) taught and lectured at universities around the world. Einstein received numerous awards and honorary doctorate degrees in science, medicine, and philosophy, and he remains a towering symbol of intellectual and imaginative achievement.
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In addition to conducting the research that culminated in his acclaimed theories of relativity, Albert Einstein (1879-1955) taught and lectured at universities around the world. Einstein received numerous awards and honorary doctorate degrees in science, medicine, and philosophy, and he remains a towering symbol of intellectual and imaginative achievement.
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Around 1950, Hayward Cirker, Founder and President of Dover Publications, wrote to Einstein and asked his approval to proceed with a Dover paperback reprint of the 1923 collection of original papers on relativity by Einstein himself and others (H. A. Lorentz, H. Weyl, and H. Minkowski), which had originally been published in England. Einstein was reluctant, wondering how much interest there could possibly be in this relic of his work from 30 or more years earlier. Cirker persisted, and Einstein finally agreed -- the Dover edition of The Theory of Relativity has been in print ever since and has been followed by many other Dover books on relativity.
The papers reprinted in this original collection will always be for the serious student the cornerstone of their Einstein library: Michelson's Interference Experiment (H. A. Lorentz); Electromagnetic Phenomena in a System Moving with any Velocity Less Than That of Light (H.A. Lorentz); On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies (A. Einstein); Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon its Energy Content? (A. Einstein); Space and Time (H. Minkowksi with notes by A. Sommerfeld); On the Influence of Gravitation on the Propagation of Light (A. Einstein); and The Foundation of the General Theory of Relativity (A. Einstein) found on pages 109-164 of this text; Hamilton's Principle and The General Theory of Relativity (A. Einstein); Cosmological Considerations on the General Theory of Relativity (A. Einstein); Do Gravitational Fields Play an Essential Part in the Structure of the Elementary Particles of Matter? (A. Einstein); and Gravitation and Electricity (H. Weyl).
In the Author's Own Words:
"How can it be that mathematics, being after all a product of human thought independent of experience, is so admirably adapted to the objects of reality?"
"What nature demands from us is not a quantum theory or a wave theory; rather, nature demands from us a synthesis of these two views which thus far has exceeded the mental powers of physicists."
"Do not be troubled by your difficulties with Mathematics, I can assure you mine are much greater." -- Albert Einstein
Critical Acclaim for The Theory of Relativity:
"This book constitutes an indispensable part of a library on relativity." -- Nature
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Albert Einstein (1879–1955) was born in Germany and became an American citizen in 1940. A world-famous theoretical physicist, he was awarded the 1921 Nobel Prize for Physics and is renowned for his Theory of Relativity. In addition to his scientific work, Einstein was an influential humanist who spoke widely about politics, ethics, and social causes. After leaving Europe, Einstein taught at Princeton University. His theories were instrumental in shaping the atomic age.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Waste of paper
Reviewed in Canada on 21 April 2024
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The information presented in the book is good, but not worthy of a full book. It’s maybe worthy of a blog post or two. The layout and spacing shows the author clearly put it together quickly to try to make money under Albert Einstein’s name. Pretty gross. Would not recommend purchasing.
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JULIO CESAR CHIRICHELLA FELICIONI DE SOUZA
4.0 out of 5 stars Its a good reading, but is also a old book in new clothes
Reviewed in Brazil on 27 March 2023
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Its a republication of a 1930's book on Einstein views in some polemic topics including religion, politics and the Jewish situation around the time. Would be a better buy if some new chapters were added, with a critic view on these same topics.
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Robert Welch
5.0 out of 5 stars Einstein, the Deist
Reviewed in the United States on 11 January 2023
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This short collection includes the most lucid explanation of Deism's ("cosmic religion's) chief tenets I have read yet.
My own ruminations" have shown me the truth of God, who gave humans the powers necessary (the sciences) to understand His very mind (the universe). Once He delivered those two things, God moved on to other work. We are left to unravel the mysteries and to preserve or destroy our world without any further involvement by our Maker.
The man who wrote this little book will always be the first mortal to have glimpsed the mind of God and pointed the sciences in entirely new directions. It is a must-read for anyone uncomfortable with the scriptures written by Jews and Christians.
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Thinkchronous
3.0 out of 5 stars Promising beginning, but got uncosmic fast.
Reviewed in Germany on 22 December 2017
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Einstein in Cosmic Religion - wow. I hab to give this book a go. The first few page where delivering, and showed how clear Einstein was thinking and writing. But quickly he changed from cosmic perspective to advocating for a Jewish state. Which is fine, but not what I expected, so I did not even bother to finish the book.
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Jeanette Braithwaite
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a bomb inventor
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 December 2013
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Discover his philosophy not his connection to the atom bomb. He invented that to bring an end to war, he obviously didnt realise how mad some men had become. His philosophic thoughts are sweet though and full of wisdom particularly about working to live a noble life but not overdoing it!
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