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The World As I See It Kindle Edition

by Albert Einstein (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The Einstein revealed in these writings is witty, keenly perceptive, and deeply concerned for humanity. Einstein believed in the possibility of a peaceful world and in the high mission of science to serve human well-being. As we near the end of a century in which science has come to seem more and more remote from human values, Einstein's perspective is indispensable. 

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“Without the sense of fellowship with men of like mind, of preoccupation with the objective, the eternally unattainable in the field of art and scientific research, life would have seemed to me empty.” —Albert Einstein, Forum and Century

 

“Preceding generations have presented us, in a highly developed science and mechanical knowledge, with a most valuable gift which carries with it possibilities of making our life free and beautiful such as no previous generation has enjoyed. But this gift also brings with it dangers to our existence as great as any that have ever threatened it.” —Albert Einstein, Address to the Students’ Disarmament Meeting

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Albert Einstein (1879–1955), one of the greatest thinkers of the twentieth century, was born in Ulm, Germany, to German-Jewish parents. He published his first great theories in Switzerland in the early 1900s while working as a patent clerk.

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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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    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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Customers find the book provides interesting insights into the life and thought of a genius. They describe it as an enjoyable, easy read with revealing writings. Readers appreciate Albert Einstein's humanitarian views on religion, ethics, science, and kindness to others.

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Customers find the book easy to read and follow. They find the wording simple and straightforward, and the book is short with 107 pages. Some readers also mention that it's inexpensive.

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Customers enjoy the book's writings. They find the content interesting and revealing, with well-thought-out points and an overall thesis that is spot-on. The content includes short articles about life lessons and the autobiography. While some readers find the author's writing style verbose at times, they appreciate the insightful insights into Einstein's thought process and life.

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Very insightful book. It gives a wonderful perspective of his professional as well as personal life through the historical lens.And it's always nice to hang out with Einstein.I wanted to do for long that but couldn't come closer than that one time, depicted on the attached picture. :)
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  • Frank Donnelly
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Really Good Compilation of Essays and Correspondence of A Non Scientific Nature
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
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    This is an enjoyable, tasteful, thoughtful, collection of various correspondence of Albert Einstein. It is not about scientific matters per se. Rather it is about various social issues. Whether one agrees with his positions or not, it provides one with much fuel for contemplation. It is not lengthy.

    I was very happy with this collection. I am glad to have read it.

    Thank You.
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  • Les kona
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Coverage of Judism Problems and answere
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2025
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    There is so much enthusiastic discussions within this book. Albert Enstein has so marvelously cover any and all problems facing Judaism within the world. A great work from a great man.
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  • Leonard L. Lira
    4.0 out of 5 stars An Intellectual Giant in many Disciplines
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2017
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    I must admit that the only thing I had read of Einstein was, E=mc2. Nonetheless, this collection of his essays and letters demonstrates that he was brilliant in fields afar from physics. His discussion of politics (both domestic and international), economics, the moral decay of pre-WWII Germany, and the inter-relationships between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam were all acute for his era when the internet did not exist (meaning he had to be very well read), and prescient for our modern day issues.

    The one disheartening thing I found in his letters was that he openly despised men who served in the military. Einstein asserts that such a man is despicable because rather than resort to tools of the mind to resolve conflict, they resort to the violence and the baser nature of man as animal. Being a long serving professional soldier and scholar, I was crestfallen that man I so admired, would demonstrate his despise for me from his grave. Regardless, acknowledging Einsteins pacifism and the German military ethic of the era in which Einstein was familiar, I at least understood his sentiment.

    The book remains a good read which I recommend to others. Its analysis of all the topics discussed above are short. It serves as a book that one can read in one setting, pick up and put down for later reading, or return to again and again for future reference.
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  • Margaret Coote
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting material, minimalist format
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2018
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    This book is interesting primarily as a period piece, and as an insight into Einstein the man. It gives the reader a better understanding of how Einstein saw himself - as a scientist, as a citizen, and as a celebrity - what his thoughts on religion, society, and warfare were, how he saw Europe and America and the differences between them at the time in which he lived. At times he seems broadminded and expansive, at times narrow and naive. His condemnation of the "dull herd" and his dismissal of women seem outdated and unnuanced to the extreme.
    The book itself is clunkily put together, with no real chapter divisions and no introductions or context given for individual excerpts, only short titles that give some idea of where they come from. This makes for tough reading (and makes one appreciate the often invisible efforts of a good editor!), and gives the book a certain undigested feel. Frequent and sometimes bizarre typos add to this feel.
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  • Jozune
    5.0 out of 5 stars It really catch my eye
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2024
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    This book is for my 12 year old son. He likes reading biographies and he found it very interesting. Price is perfect and is an easy book to read.
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  • WAGinWNY
    5.0 out of 5 stars Too much expurgation -- but highly recommended.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2012
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    A Very satisfying read, as I knew little about this genius's thoughts and words beyond the fact that he was the author of the Theory of Relativity and somewhat responsible for ushering us into the Atomic Age. It was clearly stated before clicking 'BUY' that all writings regarding hard science had been edited out of this book, so it's not like I wasn't warned. But the editor could have included a short explanatory chapter -- perhaps written by a third party -- that would've given us some insight into what that ground-breaking theory is/was about.
    And then there's the atomic bomb. There's a huge gap between Einstein's writings regarding pacifism and the unexplained common-knowledge that it was he who whispered into FDR's ear: "We need a WMD"; somehow we just leap-frogged over WWII altogether.
    But especially satisfying were the paragraphs regarding Einstein's views regarding God, Judaism and organized religion, and world socialism. Apparently much that has been attributed to him (probably by the right -- a group to which I admittedly belong) regarding the existence of God was lifted out of context and spun. To say more about that here would become near to being a spoiler alert, so I'll leave it at that. But I will say this: Einstein's views regarding God and a Supreme Being do not clash with those of Deepak Chopra's, which is probably why you'll find Einstein referenced in several of Deepak's writings.
    All in all, highly recommended for those who are curious about what made Albert Einstein tick.
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  • Author of Explore Within
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Personality!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
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    When he references religious personalities, that includes him, too.
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  • Charles L.
    4.0 out of 5 stars His Words Were Very Personal
    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2024
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    I didn't understand his comments about people that I had never heard of. I will have to research those people to fully understand his thoughts about them.
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  • mauricio m.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Maravilhoso
    Reviewed in Brazil on May 20, 2023
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    Vale a pena conhecer melhor este grande pensador. Recomendo.
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  • Bushra B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in India on February 27, 2025
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    Go for it , really nice
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  • A F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2025
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    Very good book. Well written, quickly sent and well packaged. Not so much about psychics but more of a philosophy book really. Quite easy to read with even basic intellect. Highly recommended.
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  • Bashar Al-Sheikh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Geiles Buch
    Reviewed in Germany on June 2, 2023
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    Wie kann man Einstein nicht 5 Sterne geben !!
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  • elly105
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brillianly refreshing
    Reviewed in Canada on May 30, 2019
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    I really enjoyed learning more of the workings of the mind of Einstein. I was surprised to learn what a social and political activist and commentator he was and what his opinions were on many topics. I appreciate the opportunity to learn more of this icon of history.
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