It is a brief collection of interesting letters but you wont find a collection of his suposedly famous quotes. Just the serious writing of a real scientist and public man.
Very good insight to the way Einstein viewed life. A good read, quick that is and not too deep.
There are so many subjects covered and it is so interesting to read what Einstein thought. It is a great read.
Albert Einstein's insights from 1932 and before are truly amazing, especially in light of the history that has transpired since.
Given his genius and unique humor, Albert Einstein was perhaps one of the greatest scientists and humanitarians that ever lived. His brilliance and simplicity of contemplation, thinking, and scientific conclusions glow like no other.
I found this book in my uncle's library. After hearing some islamist authors were interpreting Einstein's book as a proof of "science without religion is not science etc" I have decided to read this book .
This volume consists of writings of Einstein collected in the year 1932. Another Amazon reviewer has pointed out that it omits Einstein's writings on science which he rightfully says is something like speaking about Mozart without speaking about his music.
It still amazes me to think that this book exists at all, and for one very good reason: no one ever mentioned to me that Albert Einstein was a quasi-philosopher-turned-political-activist. I grew up hearing about 'Einstein the Scientist' but knew nothing of the man who spoke out about global disarmament, pacifism, and even the reconstruction of Palestine in spite of persecution at home (think Germany, 1933) and abroad.
Readers should be aware that this edition of "The World As I See It" is, in fact, an abridged version of the original publication. Without bothering to mention this on the title page, it has dropped the entire fifth section on "Scientific Questions," including such classic popular expositions of Einstein's basic philosophy as "Geometry and Experience" and "Principles of Research.
To know Einstein's thoughts is to understand the nature of one of histories finest minds. Beyond all else, Albert Einstein was a man, a man of deep social & moral conscience.
A mixed bag overall, but some gems worth it. partic.
