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Ideas and Opinions Hardcover – December 12, 1988

by Albert Einstein (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 486 ratings
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IDEAS AND OPINIONS contains essays by eminent scientist Albert Einstein on subjects ranging from atomic energy, relativity, and religion to human rights, government, and economics. Previously published articles, speeches, and letters are gathered here to create a fascinating collection of meditations by one of the world's greatest minds.
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  1. Print length
    384 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Bonanza Books
  4. Publication date
    December 12, 1988
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1.13 x 8.21 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0517003937
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0517003930
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IDEAS AND OPINIONS contains essays by eminent scientist Albert Einstein on subjects ranging from atomic energy, relativity, and religion to human rights, government, and economics. Previously published articles, speeches, and letters are gathered here to create a fascinating collection of meditations by one of the world's greatest minds.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bonanza Books; Reprint edition (December 12, 1988)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0517003937
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0517003930
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.13 x 8.21 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 486 ratings

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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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Connie
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
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Einstein's Ideas And Opinions wowed me from beginning to end. The beginning of the book, when he describes his thoughts about when first came to the United States, with all the possibilities this new land had to offer, kept me turning the pages, wanting more. As the book progressed, I fully understood his genius. For me, this book was thought provoking, interesting and in my opinion, one of best books I have read.
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Renee Baker, LPC
5.0 out of 5 stars You can't go wrong with Einstein! :)
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024
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Mostly known for his scientific wisdom, you might overlook his deep dives into other areas of humanity. Deep insights are found in philosophy, religion, education and social issues.

Give it a try!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful little compilation of Einstein's thinking
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020
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The Modern Library hardcovers are nice stylish little volumes on the shelf, and they hold up well over several readings so well worth getting one over the paperback edition. I bought this for a scientist colleague of mine at work as a gift for his help during this difficult period, but couldn't resist scrolling through and giving this a read in the days before I could hand it over. While of course you're familiar with Einstein's scientific work, it's truly fascinating to read his thoughts here on a whole host of other topics - Germany in the 1930s, disarmament, education, philosophy. Agree with his ideas and opinions or not, they're interesting little insights into both the man and the subject he's addressing. A must read for those interested in Einstein (or if you've just finished the Walter Isaacson biography and want to go a little deeper)!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Insight to Einstein
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023
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I liked reading about some of Einstein's views on society, education, and more. Thoughts other than just his scientific formulas.
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Dr.Science
4.0 out of 5 stars Zealot must read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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It should fix your quandaries about religion for sure.
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John Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Educators, Politicians, Scientists - You Need To Read This!
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2016
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I bought this book mainly to get a grasp on Einstein's feelings about education. The greatest mind of the modern age, pulling from personal experience as both a teacher and a student, lays down some very good ideas about what education should be about. I was also entertained by Einstein's global perspective, although I believe that the formation of a Utopian society is wishful thinking since there would still need to be a government of flawed human beings that were capable of corruption. Overall it is a great collection of letters and speeches by one of my favorite teachers, with the added bonus of his point of view on many things that plague our generation to this day. It is a very easy book to read and almost impossible to put down. The contents are infinitely better than the pseudo-intellectual bull-stuff that lay between the ears of many educators, scientists, and politicians of these perilous. I recommend this book to teachers, parents, scientists, politicians, and layman. Everyone can enjoy the simplicity of Einstein's arguments and thoughts.
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Katie Maria
5.0 out of 5 stars Gift
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023
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This was a gift to someone who enjoys reading about physics. They love the book. It’s actual journal entries written by Einstein.
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Andrea Coutu from Consultant Journal
3.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent, but too dry for me
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2012
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I like reading "smart" books. But this collection of essays was just too dry for me. It wasn't that the material was way over my head - it was just that I didn't find it lively enough to keep me going. I read a handful of essays and then stopped. I'm a fan of Einstein and, since I have a degree in Literature, I'm used to reading materials from far more ancient texts - it's not that I can't take books from the first half of the 20th century. It just failed to captivate me and that may just be my personal taste. Too bad, as I do love Einstein.
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Pearl
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality
Reviewed in India on July 23, 2021
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Inga Lencevica
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you
Reviewed in Germany on July 9, 2021
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I liked it.
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jose
5.0 out of 5 stars reglas de conducta segun Einstein
Reviewed in Mexico on January 11, 2018
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es un excelente libro con la forma de pensamiento de Einstein sobre la vida de su tiempo, lo cual sigue siendo válido en la actualidad.
Sus comentarios son precisos y con un gran sentido del respeto del y hacia el ser humano
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Francesco Di Giacomo
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a complete translation in English of "Mein Weltbild".
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2019
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I had bought two other books titled "The world as I see it" only to discover, after the purchase, that they were incomplete translation of the original work in German. This book finally contains, in particular, the very interesting pages "On the Method of Theoretical Physics" , Einstein's Herbert Spencer Lecture delivered at Oxford in 1933.
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Felipe Mazzi
5.0 out of 5 stars A perspectiva científica como alívio para a condição humana
Reviewed in Brazil on January 27, 2017
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Einstein resume com clareza inigualável o seu entendimento da vida, da ciência, da filosofia, da política e tantos outros campos.

Acima de tudo, o livro é a interpretação, por uma das mentes mais brilhantes da história, da totalidade da produção intelectual humana. É um verdadeiro alívio para a insanidade, e as marteladas da filosofia e da sociedade dos séculos precedentes, de cujo caos Einstein consegue extrair sentido.
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