To the majority of people Einstein's theory is a complete mystery. Their attitude towards Einstein is like that of Mark Twain towards the writer of...
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Nov 28, 2011
Bob
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This is a miscellaneous collection of Einstein's thoughts about life and religion, and war and peace. In this book,an interesting picture of Einstein, as man, emerges.
Einstein sees reason manifesting itself in nature and that an appreciation of this reality is to experience the mysterious. It is this experience that "stands at the cradle of true art and true science" he writes. While this, along with fear, gave rise to religion, Einstein's religious attitude is all about More...
Einstein sees reason manifesting itself in nature and that an appreciation of this reality is to experience the mysterious. It is this experience that "stands at the cradle of true art and true science" he writes. While this, along with fear, gave rise to religion, Einstein's religious attitude is all about More...
Jan 31, 2010
The student begins to explain.
'You can have lots of heat, even more heat, super-heat, mega-heat, unlimited heat, white heat, a little heat or no heat, but we don't have anything called 'cold'. We can hit down to 458 degrees below zero, which is no heat, but we can't go any further after that. There is no such thing as cold; otherwise we would be able to go colder than the lowest -458 degrees. Every body or object is susceptible to study when it has or transmits energy, and heat is w More...
'You can have lots of heat, even more heat, super-heat, mega-heat, unlimited heat, white heat, a little heat or no heat, but we don't have anything called 'cold'. We can hit down to 458 degrees below zero, which is no heat, but we can't go any further after that. There is no such thing as cold; otherwise we would be able to go colder than the lowest -458 degrees. Every body or object is susceptible to study when it has or transmits energy, and heat is w More...
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May 20, 2011
Fernanda
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Este ha sido un libro fascinante, lleno de apuntes y pensamientos personales de una de las mentes más brillantes de los últimos siglos. Me pareció haber conocido a un hombre soñador, idealista, con pensamientos dirigidos a la unión de las masas y la concientización de la humanidad para lograr tener un futuro brillante. Sin duda no pude dejar de pensar más de una vez "¿Qué diría Einstein del mundo si viviera?" , posiblemente estaría decepcionado, su fe en la humanidad se vería reducida
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Oct 14, 2010
Laura
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I thought it was boring. It seems like the sort of thing you'd be required to read in college as part of an ethics class, and in that capacity it would be fine because nobody expects to like class readings.
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May 03, 2011
Anna
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We exist for our fellow man... Our actions and desires are bound up with the existence of other human beings - "We eat food that others have grown, wear clothes that others have made, live in houses that others have built. The greater part of our knowledge and beliefs has been communicated to us by other people through the medium of a language which others have created."
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Jun 17, 2008
Euisry
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This book contains the collection of some Einstein's essays, include his thoughts taken from his articles, letters, pronouncements, and addresses. The writings represented another side of Einstein's personality, beside the fact about his genius as well known. They revealed his views on some aspects of life and international issues. You can find his point of view about life, science, education, liberty, world economic crisis, war, disarmament, military, politic, nationalism, American, European, J
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Nov 25, 2009
Katie
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I really enjoyed the "meaning of life" ponderings in this book, especially the reflections on how some things you can only do alone (like come up with a brilliant idea) but yet, so much of what we do ultimately benefits other people. There was a lot about the individual compared to society as a whole that I found very interesting. It was harder getting through the parts where he was writing about people I don't know anything about.
Oct 12, 2011
Clinton
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The World as I See It is an insightful and intriguing book when Albert discusses substantive issues and concerns, but the personal letters seemed a little misguided, disconnected and detracted from the essence of the book although it is a collection of his non-scientific writings. Overall, the book was a little short, yet it felt as though the book was lacking real palpable coherence due to the sporadic letters.
Jan 19, 2009
I read this in a little over a half of an hour yesterday. We bought it for my son's biography report. Perfect for third graders. Anyway, I did not know Albert Einstein was not a good father or spouse to his first wife and his children. The book did not dwell on that but made specific notes pointing to the facts. No one's perfect. He was amazing. I am sad that did not include his personal life.
Jun 01, 2011
Nawal
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Albert Einstein will always be remembered as a preeminent scientific legend of our time. But not too many people think of him as an ardent humanist as well. In this book Einstein delves into many touchy subjects, including good and evil, religion and science, Pacifism, war, and other issues facing humaity of his time. The only downside of this book is a missing part that dwells on his personal life, I would prefered reading a full portrait of this mental marvel !
Feb 04, 2011
Nilo
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Spesso si sente dire che dal passato si possono imparare tante cose. Si vede che questo libro è passato proprio inosservato ai più visto e considerato che parla di problematiche tuttora esistenti. Pensieri e lettere di Einstein, una mente che ha stupefatto il mondo e che mi ha impressionato per la lucida analisi del suo presente proiezione incredibile del nostro presente.
Un saggio da leggere assolutamente
Un saggio da leggere assolutamente
Oct 04, 2010
Rob
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Shows that Einstein was more than "just" a Physicist, explaining his views on world peace, Judaism, tolerance, and the like. Conveyed primarily through letters that he wrotes to statespeople, friends, and folks that had written to him, he lays out his straightforward ideas and philosophy. Thoughtful stuff and recommended.
Aug 07, 2011
Alan
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contenu extraordinaire, évidemment, mais rendu un peu nébuleux par un traduction lourdingue, limite insupportable... Dommage, car c'est ce qui reste de plus fidèle aux mots de l'auteur (les discours originaux se sont perdus et il ne reste plus que cette affreuse traduction)...
May 03, 2010
Ross
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Good stuff, an interesting look at his views and opinions on the social and political problems facing the world. It also has several places where he quite clearly denies a belief in god and any belief in religion as useful and benign.
Feb 12, 2011
Piyada
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"genuis"
this is from the man who could speak at the age of four and read at the age of eight and failed the entrance exam from ETH Zurich.
he is truly amezing man and i really love this book.
this is from the man who could speak at the age of four and read at the age of eight and failed the entrance exam from ETH Zurich.
he is truly amezing man and i really love this book.
Sep 24, 2007
Sarah
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ok, don't laugh, but I've been trying to formulate my own "personal statement" these last months. You know, what I believe, what I value, what I aspire to... that kind of thing. "The World As I See It" is exactly what I'd like to write for myself, for those I love. Of course, it would help if I were Albert Einstein... I certainly don't expect to publish mine. But I want to take the time to think through and articulate "the world as I see it." Einstein is a good
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Dec 27, 2011
Trevor
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Abandoned it before finishing of about 20 pages or so. Just wasn't what I thought it would be...Seemed scattered and somewhat confusing to read/follow...
Jul 10, 2011
I
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Very diplomatic content. Clearly avoiding controversial issues.
The translation by Allan Harris makes it a difficult read.
The translation by Allan Harris makes it a difficult read.
Feb 01, 2011
Aimee
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Certainly I know Einstein as a mathematical genius, but I never knew he was a sage. Fascinating philosophy, eternally relevant.
Oct 27, 2007
Kirsten
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"the true value of a human being is determined primarily by the measuer and the sense in which he has attained to liberation from the self."
"the State should be our servant and not we its slaves. the State transgresses this commandment when it compels us by force to engage in military and war service, the more so since the object and the effect of this slavish service is to kill people belonging to other countries or interere with their freedom of development. we are o More...
"the State should be our servant and not we its slaves. the State transgresses this commandment when it compels us by force to engage in military and war service, the more so since the object and the effect of this slavish service is to kill people belonging to other countries or interere with their freedom of development. we are o More...
May 03, 2011
Rushay
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a collection of letters written by Einstein on his views on being Jewish,the science world etc.Cant really place a note on this except what can i say!
Apr 10, 2011
Ruthette
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If you're hoping for an organized overview of Einstein's worldview, this book will be a disappointment for you. You will find instead some collected letters, articles, and short essays which have only vague thematic connections.
Jun 10, 2010
Chelsea
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For being a reasearch paper book, it was actually pretty entertaining.
Dec 29, 2008
Stacy
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I was fascinated by his pure faith on God and man.
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Sep 18, 2009
Eclarep
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Einstein was much more than a brilliant physicist.
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Jan 20, 2010
Kate
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I was actually quite disappointed with this book. I've long admired Einstein for his advances in science, his humor, and what I sometimes see as a likeness to myself. While I still admire him for those reasons, this book (a collection of his thoughts and writings) was not only lack luster but also redundant in certain areas. Furthermore, the book concentrated on isolated topics instead of spreading the focus towards more topics. That said, I won't let my disappointment with this book spoil my in
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