Einstein::Man Of The Century
Einstein is an instantly recognisable figure, an icon of intellect and free thinking. He was born in Ulm, Germany on March 14, 1879.
Popular legend indicates that he was a slow learner, learning to speak much later than is average.
Elementary school records show he was a gifted child, particularly in maths, physics and violin playing. He rebelled against formal education by rote learning, and was apparently expelled at the age of 15 (reputedly just before he dropped out). He completed his education in Switzerland. Throughout his life he was a non-conformist shunning ceremony and disregarding many societal expectations.
Einstein lived in Berlin during World War I and publicly expressed dissatisfaction with German militarism. He suggested that warfare be abolished and an international organisation be set up to mediate between nations.
While Einstein was visiting the US in 1933, Hitler came to power. Einstein publicly criticised the racial and political policies of Hitler and declared that he would not return to Germany but would base himself at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton New Jersey as Professor.
Einstein lived in Berlin during World War I and publicly expressed dissatisfaction with German militarism. He suggested that warfare be abolished and an international organisation be set up to mediate between nations.
While Einstein was visiting the US in 1933, Hitler came to power. Einstein publicly criticised the racial and political policies of Hitler and declared that he would not return to Germany but would base himself at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton New Jersey as Professor.
In 1939 Einstein wrote his famous letter to President Roosevelt pointing out the possibilities of a nuclear bomb, and recommending US research into nuclear weapons. An ardent pacifist, he was prompted to do this by several prominent scientists and the thought that Hitler would develop such a bomb first.
In actuality the first bomb fell on Japan after the fall of Germany in the war
A compassionate man, Einstein had a deep regard for his fellow humans. He had a keen sense of humour and loved children, often responding to their letters in a way that encouraged their inquisitiveness. He believed that humanity needed to create a moral order if it was to survive.
Einstein did not believe in the concept of a personal God, believing that the divine was revealed in the physical world.
A compassionate man, Einstein had a deep regard for his fellow humans. He had a keen sense of humour and loved children, often responding to their letters in a way that encouraged their inquisitiveness. He believed that humanity needed to create a moral order if it was to survive.
Einstein did not believe in the concept of a personal God, believing that the divine was revealed in the physical world.
He was a committed atheist but was strongly influenced by his Jewish identity, viewing Judaism as a culture rather than an institutionalised religion. In 1952 he was offered the post of President of Israel. He was deeply moved, but declined the offer.
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