Entre la fin de l'année 1922 et le début de l'année 1923, fraîchement acquis à la célébrité, Albert Einstein, accompagné de sa femme Elsa, entreprend un voyage qui le mena du Japon à l'Espagne en passant par la Palestine. Il couche ses impressions sur des carnets longtemps restés inédits. La poésie qui s'en dégage montre combien leur auteur était loin d'être un simple être de science. Les réflexions sur la science, la philosophie, l'art et la politique côtoient ses impressions et ses observations amusées sur les pays qu'il traverse et les évents qui jalonnent son parcours : de la conférence inaugurale de l'Université hébraïque de Jérusalem, à une garden party organisée par l'impératrice du Japon en passant par une audience auprès du roi d'Espagne et les rencontres de compatriotes égarés en terres étrangères.
Provocateur dans l'âme, Albert Einstein (1879-1955) a toujours voulu que ses propos fassent mouche (sur la politique ou sur la science, sur lui-même ou sur Dieu), tout en riant de sa propre célébrité. L'inventeur de la relativité relativisait bien des choses en ce bas monde, d'où ce florilège de réflexions drôles et cinglantes sur bien d'autres sujets que la physique, avec aussi beaucoup de confidences intimes. Un personnage aussi populaire que Churchill pour ce nouvel opus de « Sautes d'humour » tirées du travail pharaonique d'Alice Calaprice, laquelle a collecté durant quinze ans quelque 1600 citations dont voici les plus savoureuses.
Préface de Bertrand Russell Un tableau saisissant de l'histoire de ce siècle, vue par l'un de ses plus grands esprits. Physicien de génie, Einstein a marqué par son oeuvre toutes les données de la science moderne. Il fut aussi un homme de combat au service de la justice et de la paix. Son socialisme humaniste prenait la défense des droits fondamentaux des peuples et des individus. Des prémices de la première Guerre mondiale à la guerre froide, son désir de voir s'instaurer une harmonie entre les nations n'a cessé de s'exprimer et jamais Einstein ne s'est laissé décourager par la haine que soulevait son action ou par les désillusions de l'histoire. Apprenons la leçon parfois amère que l'humanité ne pourra connaître d'avenir digne d'elle si nous ne fondons les relations internationales sur la justice et le droit, et si nous continuons, comme aujourd'hui, à nous en remettre au pouvoir nu.
Das vorliegende Büchlein soll solchen eine mglichst exakte Einsicht in die Relativitätstheorie vermitteln, die sich vom allgemein wissenschaftlichen, philosophischen Standpunkt für die Theorie interessieren, ohne den mathematischen Apparat der theoretischen Physik zu beherrschen. Die Lektüre setzt etwa Maturitätsbildung und - trotz der Kürze des Büchleins - ziemlich viel Geduld und Willenskraft beim Leser voraus. Der Verfasser hat sich die grßte Mühe gegeben, die Hauptgedanken mglichst deutlich und einfach vorzubringen, im ganzen in solcher Reihenfolge und in solchem Zusammenhange, wie sie tatsächlich entstanden sind. Im Interesse der Deutlichkeit erschien es mir unvermeidlich, mich oft zu wiederholen, ohne auf die Eleganz der Darstellung die geringste Rücksicht zu nehmen; ich hielt mich gewissenhaft an die Vorschrift des genialen Theoretikers L. Boltzmann, man solle die Eleganz Sache der Schneider und Schuster sein lassen. Albert Einstein (Aus dem Vorwort)
Albert Einstein is widely considered as one of the greatest minds that ever lived. He developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics alongside quantum mechanics, and penned the world's most famous equation, E=mc². He was an immense scientist and thinker, and his work is also renowned for its influence on the philosophy of science. As an authentic genius, he was also full of humor; these 100 quotes have been carefully selected to introduce you to his character and witticism in a convenient and efficient format.
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Possibly the most recognisable figure in scientific history, Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955) was born in Germany but moved with his family to Switzerland at the age of four. An outstanding student, he found an interest in maths and physics, even going so far as to educate himself in Euclidian geometry and algebra during a summer break.
By the age of 29, he had established himself as a noteworthy scientist and lectured in electrodynamics at the University of Bern. However, an offer from the Prussian Academy of Sciences allowed him to eschew lecturing, in favour of furthering his studies.
Einstein is most famous for his Theory of Relativity, resulting in the much-quoted formula, `E=mc2'. However, beyond that, he wrote countless papers, some dealing with social and philosophical issues.
William Shakespeare, Plato, Buddha, Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, and Napoleon Bonaparte are just some of the famous names that make up this collection of 500 famous quotes.
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William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was one of the greatest English poets, playwrights, and actors. Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 - 1900) is regarded as one of the 19th-century philosophers to have had a lasting effect on contemporary philosophy. Sun Tzu (544 BC-496 BC) was a Chinese philosopher and military general who influenced Western and East Asian philosophy with his work ´The Art of War´. Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the Platonist school of thought. He is considered a key figure in the history of Ancient Greek and Western philosophy.
Lao Zi (1368 - 1644) is credited as the founding father of Taoism. Thought to have lived at the same time as Confucius, he wrote the Tao Te Ching. Gautama Buddha (480 BCE - 400 BCE) was an aristocrat who eschewed materialism, in favour of spiritual reflection. He is the founder of Buddhism. Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955) was a theoretical physicist, who is best remembered for developing the Theory of Relativity.
Born in England, Winston Churchill (1874-1965) served as the British Prime Minister during WWII. Confucius (551 BCE-479 BCE) was born in China. His profound teachings established Confucianism, which promotes personal and societal morality. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) was a French military leader during the French Revolution.
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Albert Einstein (1879-1955), is one of the greatest and most influential physicists ever. he is best remembered for his work in developing the Theory of Relativity.
French philosopher Gaston Bachelard (1884-1962) was famous for his work in poetics and the philosophy of science.
Emil Cioran (1911-1995) was a Romanian philosopher, known for his philosophical pessimism. His notable works include `A Short History of Decay' (1949), and `The Temptation to Exist' (1956).
Nicolas de Chamfort (1741-1794) was a French writer of epigrams and aphorisms.
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Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955) was a theoretical physicist, who is best remembered for developing the Theory of Relativity. Anne Frank (1929 - 1945) was a Jewish girl who, with her family, hid in an annexe for two years, hoping to avoid capture by the Nazis. Her diaries document their daily lives in this period.
Born in Italy, Leonardo da Vinci (1452 - 1519) was an artist, inventor, scientist, and sculptor, who is best known for painting the `Mona Lisa.' One of the pioneers of Stoicism, Marcus Aurelius (121 - 180) was a Roman emperor and a revered philosopher. One of the founders of analytical psychology, Carl Jung (1875 - 1961) was a Swiss psychoanalyst and psychologist, who had a huge impact on psychology as a science.
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Born in Lyon, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900 - 1944) was a pioneering pilot, who went on to establish a career as a respected poet, author, and journalist. Renowned as one of the world's greatest playwrights, William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) wrote 38 plays and over 150 poems.
Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955) was a theoretical physicist, who is best remembered for developing the Theory of Relativity. Born in Italy, Leonardo da Vinci (1452 - 1519) was an artist, inventor, scientist, and sculptor, who is best known for painting the `Mona Lisa.' Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900) is considered one of the most important poets, playwrights, and wits of all time.
A collection guaranteed to put a smile on your face, `500 Quotes of Humour' features the sharp wit and wisdom of the likes of Oscar Wilde, Albert Einstein, George Bernard Shaw, Groucho Marx, and Woody Allen.
Some of the leading figures in their fields, these writers, actors, comedians, physicists, and playwrights are responsible for some of the most humorous quotes of all time.
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Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) is one of the most celebrated writers in history and is best known for his novels `The Picture of Dorian Gray', and `The Importance of Being Earnest'. Woody Allen (1935- )is a celebrated writer, director, comedian, and actor, famous for films such as `Manhattan', `Annie Hall', and `Hannah and Her Sisters'.
Groucho Marx (1890-1977) was a comedian, writer, and actor, famous for his sharp wit and his many films which include `Duck Soup' and `A Night at the Opera.' Albert Einstein was one of the greatest and most influential physicists of all time. He is best known for developing the theory of relativity. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish playwright and political activist, famous for his plays such as `Pygmalion' and `Man and Superman'.
William Shakespeare, Plato, Buddha, Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, and Napoleon Bonaparte are just some of the famous names that make up this collection of 500 famous quotes.
With ancient sages, politicians, military leaders, philosophers, and physicists imparting their wisdom, this carefully crafted compilation will not only develop your cultural knowledge but entertain, amuse, and inspire you too.
´Develop your General Culture in 500 Quotes´ will delight those who would like a boost of cultural literacy.
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was one of the greatest English poets, playwrights, and actors. Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 - 1900) is regarded as one of the 19th-century philosophers to have had a lasting effect on contemporary philosophy. Sun Tzu (544 BC-496 BC) was a Chinese philosopher and military general who influenced Western and East Asian philosophy with his work ´The Art of War´. Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the Platonist school of thought. He is considered a key figure in the history of Ancient Greek and Western philosophy.
Lao Zi (1368 - 1644) is credited as the founding father of Taoism. Thought to have lived at the same time as Confucius, he wrote the Tao Te Ching. Gautama Buddha (480 BCE - 400 BCE) was an aristocrat who eschewed materialism, in favour of spiritual reflection. He is the founder of Buddhism. Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955) was a theoretical physicist, who is best remembered for developing the Theory of Relativity.
Born in England, Winston Churchill (1874-1965) served as the British Prime Minister during WWII. Confucius (551 BCE-479 BCE) was born in China. His profound teachings established Confucianism, which promotes personal and societal morality. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) was a French military leader during the French Revolution.
Sidelights on Relativity contains ETHER AND THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY, an address delivered on May 5th, 1920, in the University of Leyden; and GEOMETRY AND EXPERIENCE, an expanded form of an address to the Prussian Academy of Sciences in Berlin on January 27th, 1921.
Traduction, notes et introduction de Pierre Speziali
Cette Correspondance inédite de 228 lettres éclaire d'un jour nouveau l'oeuvre d'Einstein dont le dialogue avec Besso s'est étendu aux domaines les plus divers : philosophie, religion, littérature, politique ou économie.
Un dialogue fraternel entre grands esprits interrogeant avec lucidité un demi-siècle d'histoire du monde. Une histoire de la physique théorique contemporaine.
« Cette correspondance va plus loin que n'importe quelle autre entretenue par Einstein et il parle avec Besso de choses dont il n'a parlé avec personne d'autre. » Gérald Holton
