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Where does humanity fit in the cosmos? Albert Einstein, one of history's towering scientific geniuses, explores this fascinating subject in a unique anthology―featuring some of his most inspirational writings, including rare materials from the Einstein archives―illustrated with mind-bending photographs of the universe. Einstein's deep intuitive insight into the workings of nature couples with his probing, philosophical mind. Here, scientists, artists, musicians, spiritual seekers, and Einstein fans will discover his beliefs about God, the afterlife, the nature of free will and existence, art and creativity, science, world peace, and how we can free ourselves from the delusion of separateness from the universe.
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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.
