An inspiring collection of essays, in which Albert Einstein  addresses the topics that fascinated him as a scientist, philosopher,  and humanitarian
Divided by subject matter—“Science,”  “Convictions and Beliefs,” “Public Affairs,” etc.—these essays consider  everything from the need for a “supranational” governing body to control  war in the atomic age, to freedom in research and education, to Jewish  history and Zionism, to explanations of the physics and scientific  thought that brought him world recognition. Throughout, Einstein’s  clear, eloquent voice presents an idealist’s vision and relays complex  theories to the layperson.
 
Einstein’s essays share  his philosophical beliefs, scientific reasoning, and hopes for a  brighter future, and show how one of the greatest minds of all time  fully engaged with the changing world around him.
 
This  authorized Philosophical Library book features rare photos and  never-before-seen documents from the Albert Einstein Archives at the  Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
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.